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Qantas 767

Qantas Award Flights Were Incredible Value in the 1990s

Redeeming Qantas Frequent Flyer points for a Classic Flight Reward might seem like good value in 2021 – and it usually is. But the value of Qantas points in 2021 is nothing compared to the way things were 25 years ago! These days, for example, it costs 57,000 Qantas points + $80 in taxes & … Continued

19 Jul 2021 Qantas
Qantas Perth Terminal 3 checkin

Qantas Airport Service Desk Closures Disastrous

Qantas announced last year that it would close airport service desks and sales counters as part of a cost-cutting drive. Many Australian frequent flyers were concerned that this would lead to disastrous consequences during disruptions or when urgent assistance is needed. Rather than having airport staff on hand to help, customers would be forced to … Continued

8 Jul 2021 Qantas
Qantas lounge attendant PER

Qantas Extends Status Fast Track Period

Update (September 2021): This offer has been extended for a second time! Those participating in this Fast Track offer now have until 28 February 2022 to enjoy their Qantas Club benefits and earn 100 status credits, in order to earn Qantas Gold status. Qantas Frequent Flyer is giving more time to members who took advantage … Continued

3 Jul 2021 Qantas
Earn 50 Qantas Status Credits at BP

Earn 50 Qantas Status Credits at BP

Qantas Frequent Flyer members can earn 50 bonus status credits, which count towards Qantas status, by filling up at BP petrol stations over the next three months. With this new promotion, you’ll earn 50 Qantas status credits by spending at least $50 at BP on at least five occasions between 1 July and 30 September 2021. … Continued

1 Jul 2021 Qantas
Qantas will operate Boeing 737-800 flights to Norfolk Island until 30 June 2022

40% off Qantas Reward Flights to Norfolk Island

Qantas Frequent Flyer is currently giving 40% off the points required to book Classic Flight Rewards to Norfolk Island! Until 11 July 2021, you’ll get a 40% discount off the Qantas points to Norfolk Island when booking travel until 29 August 2021. This discount is available on both Economy and Business reward flights. In addition … Continued

29 Jun 2021 Qantas
Generous Qantas Club Deal with Bonus Status Credits

Generous Qantas Club Deal with Bonus Status Credits

Qantas Club airport lounge memberships are on sale until the end of this month, with a waived joining fee (normally $99), 20% off yearly rates and up to 100 bonus status credits available! Until 30 June 2021, you can join Qantas Club for one year for a cost of $480. You’ll also earn 50 bonus … Continued

21 Jun 2021 Qantas
Norfolk Island

Last Chance to Fly to Norfolk Island with Qantas Points!

Air New Zealand will take over from Qantas on the routes between Australia’s mainland and Norfolk Island from 30 August 2021, for at least two years. This means you now have just a few months left to redeem Qantas Frequent Flyer points to fly to Norfolk Island, while Qantas is still operating services from Sydney … Continued

16 Jun 2021 Points Inspiration Qantas
Qantas Business Rewards double status credits offer June 2021

Bonus Points or Status Credits via Qantas Business Rewards

Eligible Qantas Business Rewards members can earn double status credits or 1,000 bonus Qantas points for every Qantas flight booked during the next 3 months, and flown by the end of this year, thanks to a new promotion. The targeted offers were emailed to many Qantas Business Rewards members last Thursday. Some members received the … Continued

16 Jun 2021 Qantas
Qantas A330 business class

If You Thought Qantas Business Class Isn’t Overpriced…

Compare the pair. Same domestic flight, same date. Same class of travel. The first ticket is a one-way Qantas Business Class flight from Perth to Sydney: And this ticket includes exactly the same Qantas Business Class flight from Perth to Sydney… followed by an American Airlines Premium Economy flight to Los Angeles, and then another flight … Continued

10 Jun 2021 Qantas
Qantas boarding pass

Missing Qantas Points & Status Credits for E190 Flights

Last week, Qantas launched Embraer E190 flights for the first time. Operated by Alliance Airlines on behalf of QantasLink, the E190s will be initially used on the Adelaide-Alice Springs, Alice Springs-Darwin and Darwin-Adelaide routes. Over the coming months, Alliance-operated E190s will also be used on many new Qantas routes including Adelaide-Gold Coast, Darwin-Canberra and Sydney-Townsville. … Continued

2 Jun 2021 Qantas
Qantas A330-300

Many Qantas Trans-Tasman Flights Cancelled

Qantas has cancelled dozens of trans-Tasman flights scheduled to operate over the next three months, including almost all Gold Coast-Auckland flights until July, due to a lack of demand. Thousands of Qantas customers with upcoming bookings, including many AFF members, have received flight change notifications in recent days. Some flights have been cancelled, while others … Continued

27 May 2021 Qantas
Qantas 787

How to Book a Qantas 787 Domestic Flight

If you miss flying on Qantas’ long-haul Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, there’s some good news for you. Qantas has started running its Boeing 787s on up to nine return Sydney-Perth flights per week, and frequent flyers may even be able to upgrade from Economy to a Premium Economy seat for free! If you’re flying between Sydney … Continued

26 May 2021 Qantas