One member enlists the help of our forum members to earn 45,000 points quickly in order to get an upgrade on a classic award booking from Sydney to Chicago on a One World explorer fare.

Signup bonuses attached to credit cards are a sure-fire way to boost your point tally, but our members warn that the amount of time for the bonus points to appear in the frequent flyer accounts can vary.

Buying points direct from Qantas via the top-up option is an easier yet probably less cost-efficient method to accrue the requisite amount of points quickly and painlessly.

Be nice to relatives who might be able to “gift” the points is another quick method, however its effectiveness may be dependent on the quality of your Christmas gift last year!

Purchasing foreign currency via Travelex can earn points but our members warn that the commission charged should be assessed. Pre-paying your tax on your credit card is also a suggestion which will help boost your points tally and potentially lesson your tax angst come June.

Let us know your get (point) rich quick schemes HERE.

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