Using gift vouchers for award tickets - cannot use it - call center confirmed.

[Kscf]

I had an amex offer for buy $250 get $40 back on Qantas last year and I bought a $250 gift voucher.

Can I use it to pay taxes and fees on an award ticket?? If so, how do I do that?? I dont see an option.

 

[TheInsider]

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May not be able to do it though, but you will have to call.

 

[Kscf]

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May not be able to do it though, but you will have to call.

I dont like calling, but will give it a try. Thank you

 

[Kscf]

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May not be able to do it though, but you will have to call.

The call center confirmed that I cannot use it for taxes. Should have read T&C before buying it. Qantas paid rates are insane for J.

 

[kpro]

Is this for a domestic flight? If so, book Y tickets with voucher and apply for upgrade to J. You will be upgraded instantly if a U fare is available.

 

[Kscf]

Is this for a domestic flight? If so, book Y tickets with voucher and apply for upgrade to J. You will be upgraded instantly if a U fare is available.

I have no status with Qantas, and this is for Easter weekend and on SYD - PER on the A330, I say my chances are 0

 

[sudoer]

I have no status with Qantas, and this is for Easter weekend and on SYD - PER on the A330, I say my chances are 0

You'd need the U space for awards though? If the classic award space exists you can upgrade immediately regardless of status.

 

[mviy]

The immediate upgrade is for domestic only (which of course SYD-PER is).

What you do is book Y. Once you get the e-ticket you then apply for the upgrade and you get it immediately if there are classic reward seats in Business available on that flight. If there are not then you get waitlisted till closer to departure when remaining upgrade requests are processed.

 

[astrosly]

There is classic award availability on the Syd-Per a330 services Easter Friday 7 April

 

[sudoer]

There is classic award availability on the Syd-Per a330 services Easter Friday 7 April

6 U according to EF

 

[aikman]

Shouldn't one also consider the cost?

Classic award is 41,500 points + $44

Economy then upgrade is at least $359 + 27,200 points

 

[mviy]

Well the $250 voucher is a sunk cost. So Kscf would need to consider what else could be done with the voucher and way up which is the best option.

 

[Kscf]

Thanks everyone for your replies. I am actually flying with P2 from BNE and wanted to try lie flat on QF. With only 1 voucher, paying cash and upgrading doesnt seem like a good choice..

I will just book J outright and will find a use for the voucher later - its valid for another 2.5 years, I am sure I can find some use for it by then.