Qantas has launched a new offer to get its Frequent Flyer program members to book flights March 25 – April 1, 2022.
Frequent Flyer program members can elect to earn either double Status Credits or double Award Points for flights booked within the window and flown from April 2.
You can access this offer on the Qantas website here.
Note that this offer is open for Qantas Frequent Flyer members whose account address is in Australia.
Conclusion
Qantas incentivizes its Frequent Flyers to book new trips by offering double status credits or awards points.
I find it interesting that offers like this are very popular in Australia but not often available elsewhere.
Here are the frequently asked questions:
Can I switch my bonus reward?
Yes. Simply complete the registration process again by 11.59pm (AEDT) Friday 1 April 2022. This can be done from your email or the Thanks a Million registration page. Once this promotion has ended, you’ll be unable to switch.
How do I know if I have registered for either double Qantas Points or double Status Credits
Once you have completed the registration process from this page, you will receive confirmation of your reward. If you change your reward preference, the reward fulfilled will be the last reward chosen before the campaign end date. This reward will apply to all eligible flights booked in the campaign period.
What flights are eligible for this offer?
Australian domestic and International Qantas operated flights with a ‘QF’ flight number booked between 25 March and 1 April 2022. You do not need to book a sale fare to be eligible for double Qantas Points or double Status Credits. Double Qantas Points or double Status Credits will not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. See Airline Earning Table for details.
What will happen if I book for multiple passengers, what reward will they get on their flight?
All passengers in each flight booking must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member (or join free) and then register separately by 11.59pm (AEDT) Friday 1 April 2022 to earn their chosen reward (double Status Credits or double Qantas Points). For example, if you were to book an eligible flight for yourself and a family member, both yourself and the family member must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member and each much register for the reward separately. You and your family members can choose different rewards.
What will happen if I book multiple flights? Can I choose a different reward for each eligible flight?
No. For all eligible flights booked in the offer period, a Qantas Frequent Flyer member will earn the last reward chosen before the campaign end date. For example, if you were to book an eligible flight and register for double Qantas Points, and then later book another eligible flight, you will earn the reward in which you registered for both bookings. If you were to later change your reward to double Status Credits within the campaign period, you will earn double Status Credits on both bookings.
When will I receive my double Qantas Point or double Status Credit reward?
Double Qantas Points and Status Credits will be credited to your account eight weeks after travel. Bonus Status Credits earned from this offer do not count towards Loyalty Bonus, Platinum Bonus Reward, Platinum One Bonus Reward and Status Accelerator/Challenge earn requirements. Status Credits are not transferable and will be governed by the Qantas Frequent Flyer terms and conditions.
How many bookings can I make?
There is no limit to the number of eligible bookings that you can book for yourself during the promotional period.
How do I book?
Flights can be booked via the Qantas website, a travel agent or Qantas Contact Centres. Fees and charges may apply.
Will I earn double Qantas Points or double Status Credits if I register and then book a holiday package at Qantas Holidays?
Yes, you will earn your chosen reward on the flight component of the Qantas Holiday package booked within the offer period. Go to Qantas Holidays.
Where can I currently travel within and outside Australia?
Check the latest Government travel restrictions, which may include mandatory health declarations, COVID 19 tests, vaccinations, use of face masks, entry permits, pre-approval and quarantine (possibly at your own expense), or you could be denied entry.
What happens if my flight is changed or cancelled by Qantas?
We may make some changes to our schedule as a result of various government restrictions and the associated impacts of COVID-19. If we’ve cancelled your Qantas flight, we’ll rebook you on the next available flight to your booked destination (if possible), at no additional cost to you. Alternatively, you can choose a flight credit or a refund. You won’t be charged any change or cancellation fees.
Will I earn double Qantas Points or double Status Credits if I use ‘Book Now, Pay Later’ to make my flight booking?
If you book your eligible flight during the promotion period, you will earn the bonus reward regardless of payment date. You will not earn double Qantas Points or double Status Credits if you do not complete your payment on the advised payment due date. If you book your eligible flight outside the promotion period and pay for your booking within the promotion period, your booking will not be eligible to earn the double Qantas Points or double Status Credits.
Are Qantas Flight vouchers eligible for this offer?
Flight Vouchers purchased and redeemed for an eligible flight booking made during the promotion period will be eligible for the bonus reward. Flight Vouchers purchased but not redeemed for an eligible flight booking (for flights that are not booked or travelled within the booking or travel period dates), will not earn the bonus reward.
Will I earn double Qantas Points or double Status Credits if I use a Qantas Flight Credit?
Once you’ve registered for this promotion, Flight Credits redeemed for an eligible flight booking during the promotion period will earn the chosen reward. You can redeem your Flight Credit through Manage booking, by entering the credit reference number and your last name.
Here are the terms and conditions:
^ For Qantas Frequent Flyer members who reside in Australia (with an Australian address in their Frequent Flyer Profile), who register and make an Eligible Flight booking between 12.01am (AEDT) Friday 25 March 2022 and 11.59pm (AEDT) Friday 1 April 2022 for travel from 2 April 2022 to 21 March 2023, there will be a choice of one (1) of two (2) available rewards. The choice of either double Qantas Points or double Status Credits must be made before 11.59pm (AEDT) Friday 1 April 2022 on the registration page or via email. The reward chosen will be earned on each eligible flight booked within the offer period and only one (1) reward can be chosen per member. If a member completes the registration process for both rewards, the reward fulfilled will be the last reward chosen before the registration and booking end date. For example, if you register for double Status Credits and book an eligible flight, you will earn double Status Credits. If you proceed to change your reward to bonus Qantas Points and book another eligible flight before 11.59pm (AEDT) 1 April 2022, you will earn double Qantas Points on both bookings. Double Qantas Points and double Status Credits will be credited to your account from eight weeks after travel. Bonus Status Credits earned from this offer do not count towards Loyalty Bonus, Platinum Bonus Reward, Platinum One Bonus Reward and Status Accelerator/Challenge earn requirements. Status Credits are not transferable and will be governed by the Qantas Frequent Flyer terms and conditions. Qantas Frequent Flyer members who reside outside of Australia are not eligible for this offer. Full or part travel of an itinerary is eligible only if you book (regardless of payment date) and travel within the promotional dates as listed above. If you cancel your initial qualifying booking or change it to be outside the promotional period, the double Qantas Points or double Status Credits offer will not apply. An Eligible Flight for the purpose of this promotion means a Qantas operated flight with a QF flight number on an Australian Domestic or International ticket where Qantas Points and Status Credits are normally earned. The Eligible Flight does not need to be a sale fare. Any flight with a QF flight number on the ticket which is not operated by Qantas including Jetstar, Jetstar Asia, Jetstar Japan, Jetstar Pacific and other partner airlines will not be eligible for this offer. For full details, see terms and conditions. Double Qantas Points or double Status Credits will not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. See Airline Earning Table for details. This bonus offer applies to travel taken by the recipient who registered for the offer. Other passengers in the same booking must register separately to be eligible for this offer. This offer is not transferable. If you qualify and register for multiple bonus Qantas Points and bonus Status Credits offers for the same flight segment, the highest value bonus Qantas Points and bonus Status Credits offer will be applied to each individual qualifying segment. Double Qantas Points are based on the Base Rate which applies, or the Minimum Points Guarantee if applicable and for the purpose of this promotion does not include any Status Bonus that may apply for tier members. Only one double Qantas Points and double Status Credits offer can be used per individual qualifying segment of your itinerary. Double Qantas Points and/or double Status Credits may be earned on multiple eligible flight bookings made during the promotion period. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Points or Status Credits offers offered by Qantas. Flights are subject to availability and any applicable fare conditions. Flights can be booked via the Qantas website, a travel agent or Qantas Contact Centres. Fees and charges may apply. Your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number must be recorded at the time of registration and booking to earn double Qantas Points or double Status Credits. Flight gift vouchers purchased during the promotion but not redeemed for an eligible flight booking during the promotion period will not earn double Qantas Points or double Status Credits.
Disclaimer:
+ Eligible Flights include: Australian Domestic Qantas operated flights booked between 21 May 2020 and 30 April 2022, for travel between 12 June 2020 and 30 April 2022. Trans-Tasman Qantas operated flights booked between 15 October 2020 and 30 June 2022, for travel between 16 October 2020 and 31 December 2022. International Qantas operated flights booked between 25 February 2021 and 30 June 2022, for travel between 1 November 2021 and 31 December 2022. To change your travel date, simply visit Manage booking to change your flight before your scheduled date of departure and select a new date within 12 months of your original booking date and the change fee will be waived. A fare difference may apply. For all changes your applicable Fare Rules and the Qantas Conditions of Carriage apply.
Disclaimer:
~ Complimentary Qantas Frequent Flyer membership is offered by Qantas Airways Limited ABN 16 009 661 901. This offer may be withdrawn at any time. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer. Each application is subject to approval by Qantas.
Disclaimer:
To participate in this offer, Qantas Business Rewards members must (a) register their ABN here by 11.59pm (AEDT) 1 April 2022, (b) book any eligible Qantas operated flight with a QF flight number between 25 March and 1 April 2022 for travel from 2 April 2022 and 21 March 2023 (c) add the Qantas Frequent Flyer number of the traveller and the Qantas Business Rewards ABN in the booking. An eligible flight means a domestic or international flight which has a Qantas ‘QF’ flight number on the ticket that is purchased in Australia; has a ticket number commencing with ‘081’, and is booked and travelled for business after 2 April 2022. Lvl 1 Qantas Business Rewards members will earn 1,000 bonus Qantas Points for every eligible booking their travellers make during the campaign period. Lvl 2 Qantas Business Rewards members will earn 2,000 bonus Qantas Points for every eligible booking their travellers make during the campaign period. Lvl 3 Qantas Business Rewards members will earn 3,000 bonus Qantas Points for every eligible booking their travellers make during the campaign period. The bonus Qantas Points may take up to 8 weeks after travel has been completed on each Eligible Flight to be credited to your business’s Qantas Business Rewards account. A business that has a Corporate Airfares or rebate agreement with Qantas; or is a travel agent, travel wholesaler, travel consolidator, or other seller or re-seller of air travel is not eligible for this offer. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other bonus offer by Qantas. Bonus Qantas Points are awarded per booking, not per segment. A Member’s ABN and traveller’s Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number must be quoted at the time of booking to earn Qantas Points for both the business and the traveller.
