½ off Points Economy Classic Rewards to the US - book by Nov 9th 2015

[serfty]

Email received:

50% off Qantas Points on Classic Flight Rewards* to the US!

...

You've got more choice than ever before from Australia to the US with over 40 direct flights a week to Los Angeles, San Francisco (from 18 Dec 2015), New York, Dallas/Fort Worth and Honolulu.

And, for 5 days only, reward yourself with 50% off the Qantas Points required for an eligible Economy Qantas-operated Classic Flight Reward* with a QF flight number between Australia and the US.

See how many points you need with our 50% off sale.


The 50% discount does not apply to the applicable taxes, fees and carrier charges shown below as at 29 Oct 2015. Points quoted in the examples below are for eligible return Economy Qantas Classic Flight Rewards* between Melbourne and:

Los Angeles from 48,000 (was 96,000) points plus $609.32*

San Francisco (via Sydney from 18 Dec 2015^) from 48,000 (was 96,000) points plus $673.13

New York (JFK) (via Los Angeles) from 64,000 (was 128,000) points plus $617.12*

Dallas Fort/Worth (via Sydney) from 56,000 (was 112,000) points plus $672.13*

Honolulu (via Sydney) from 36,000 (was 72,000) points plus $542.13*

Discounted points amounts shown. Classic Flight Reward availability is limited, particularly around peak times such as school and public holidays. Discount will also be applied to domestic Australian transfers on flights with a QF flight number. However, if your Trip includes a Transfer flight (a flight within 24 hours) from the US gateway, that Trip is not eligible for the discount.


What you need to do

1. Log in to Your Account.
2. Book an eligible Qantas Classic Flight Reward* between 5 November and 11.59pm (AEDT) 9 November 2015. Your 50% discount will be automatically applied to the points required.
3. Travel between 5 November 2015 and 23 October 2016. For San Francisco travel is between 18 December 2015 and 23 October 2016^.

You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and the earning and redemption of Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions.

* 50% Qantas Points discount on Qantas Points required for Classic Flight Rewards offer is available when you make a new booking for eligible flights between 5 November (AEDT) and 9 November 2015 (AEDST) for travel between 5 November 2015 and 23 October 2016 (between Australia and Los Angeles, New York (JFK), Dallas Fort/Worth or Honolulu) and between between 18 December 2015 and 23 October 2016 (AEST) (between between Australia San Francsico). To receive the discount, all flights in your Trip must be eligible Qantas (QF) Economy Classic Flight Rewards. An eligible flight for the purpose of this promotion is a Qantas operated International Economy Classic Flight Reward with a QF flight number between Australia and the US (Los Angeles, New York (JFK), Dallas Fort/Worth, San Francisco or Honolulu) including Australian domestic transfers with a QF flight number. If a Trip includes a Transfer (a flight within 24 hours) from the US gateway, that Trip is not eligible for this offer. For example, if an itinerary included an eligible flight between Sydney and Los Angeles with a Transfer flight to Chicago, this Trip would not be eligible to receive the discount. The 50% discount applies to the applicable Qantas Points amount required only and does not apply to the applicable taxes, fees and carrier charges. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable in addition to the Qantas Points required, and are quoted as at 29 October 2015 but are subject to change. Classic Flight Reward seats are subject to capacity controls and availability is limited, particularly around peak times such as school and public holidays. Some flights may not have any Classic Flight Reward seats available. Status Credits and Qantas Points are not earned on Classic Flight Rewards. The applicable Qantas Points amount will be displayed during the booking process on qantas.com. This offer is only available for bookings made on qantas.com and bookings made via Qantas Direct (fees may apply). If a booking contains flights made on other partner airlines, the discount will only apply to the eligible Trips. Classic Flight rewards booked on qantas.com can be booked up to 2 hours before departure for domestic flights or up to 4 hours before departure for international flights. Qantas Points Plus Pay - Flight bookings are not included in this offer. For more information about Classic Flight Rewards and for the definition of a 'Trip' visit qantas.com/classicflightrewards For eligible flights, see terms and conditions

^ Direct service between Sydney and San Francisco commences 18 December 2015 and is subject to Government regulatory approval.

 

[Supersonic Swinger]

This would be more appealing if the 50% off was on the fees and taxes rather than the points.

 

[boomy]

50% off points on Y classic rewards to the US

Received this email from QF today:

You've got more choice than ever before from Australia to the US with over 40 direct flights a week to Los Angeles, San Francisco (from 18 Dec 2015), New York, Dallas/Fort Worth and Honolulu.

And, for 5 days only, reward yourself with 50% off the Qantas Points required for an eligible Economy Qantas-operated Classic Flight Reward* with a QF flight number between Australia and the US.

See how many points you need with our 50% off sale.

The 50% discount does not apply to the applicable taxes, fees and carrier charges shown below as at 29 Oct 2015. Points quoted in the examples below are for eligible return Economy Qantas Classic Flight Rewards* between Brisbane and:

Los Angeles from 48,000 (was 96,000) points plus $621.16*

San Francisco (via Sydney for travel from 18 Dec 2015^) from 48,000 (was 96,000) points plus $678.39*

New York (JFK) (via Sydney and Los Angeles) from 64,000 (was 128,000) points plus $628.96*

Dallas Fort/Worth (via Sydney) from 56,000 (was 122,000) points plus $677.39*

Honolulu (via Sydney) from 36,000 (was 72,000) points plus $547.39*

What you need to do
1. Log in to Your Account.
2. Book an eligible Qantas Classic Flight Reward* between 5 November and 11.59pm (AEDT) 9 November 2015. Your 50% discount will be automatically applied to the points required.
3. Travel between 5 November 2015 and 23 October 2016. For San Francisco travel is between 18 December 2015 and 23 October 2016

 

[amaroo]

Re: 50% off points on Y classic rewards to the US

A$ induced offer... there will be more.

It went in the trash as soon as I saw whY only.

 

[snabbu]

Re: 50% off points on Y classic rewards to the US

Take the 50% off the fuel fines/taxes also and I'd bite.

 

[chelzmalee]

Re: 50% off points on Y classic rewards to the US

I'm heading to NYC next Oct so booked my flight in - can't book flight out as yet. Being relatively low on the FF earning scale I snavelled the 32k one-way.

 

[Princess Fiona]

The 36K and $500 rtn to HNL is actually pretty sharp.
Does the A330 re-furb do that route ?

 

[Mattg]

The 36K and $500 rtn to HNL is actually pretty sharp.
Does the A330 re-furb do that route ?

Generally, no. HNL will no doubt be the last route to get the A330 refurb permanently.

 

[maia200]

Is this a targettted offer, I went into website but did not see the offer?

 

[CaptJCool]

I did wonder if it's targeted .. Did get one of the emails. Not sure I want to take it up. New York looks like an option ....

 

[Nick-]

Terrible offer considering sale economy seats return for LAX were on sale a few months back for around $1,100 and the offer in the email is 48,000 points plus $621.16 in taxes/fuel one way. Seems I'd be better waiting for another sale of general fares rather than using my QFF points. It's pretty disgusting and not really rewarding of loyalty.

Will have to think about the best way to spend my points as clearly economy flights aren't worth the spend.

 

[farstar]

Re: 50% off points on Y classic rewards to the US

It went in the trash as soon as I saw whY only.

I think they should have made it all clases excluding WP released seats because let face it there are no virtually no J or F redemption availiable anyway. That way QANTAS would look generous while giving nothing.

 

[maia200]

Re: 50% off points on Y classic rewards to the US

Nick thanks for that response. I was thinking that too. It is cheaper to actually buy the airfare if you were travelling economy and reap the points anyway. Would be really nice to see a REAL J offer which is available.

 

[Pleb Status]

Re: 50% off points on Y classic rewards to the US

It is quite sad that even at 50% off, booking a Y classic reward seat is still poor value. Currently, BNE-LAX is AUD1049 rtn for mid next year or 48000 pts and AUD621 (with no earning of FFP or SC either).

I would pay the AUD428, keep the 48000 pts and pocket the 18000 pts I would earn as a WP on the revenue fare.

 

[chelzmalee]

Terrible offer considering sale economy seats return for LAX were on sale a few months back for around $1,100 and the offer in the email is 48,000 points plus $621.16 in taxes/fuel one way. Seems I'd be better waiting for another sale of general fares rather than using my QFF points. It's pretty disgusting and not really rewarding of loyalty.

Will have to think about the best way to spend my points as clearly economy flights aren't worth the spend.

You mean 48k points plus $621.16 taxes return. Parents booked 2 x one way to LAX for 24k + $355 taxes each, one way.

 

[johnsluk]

I got this email and was tempted, even though I was short on points for the 3 tickets we need, but after looking at the cost of fees and taxes it would only come out $1000 cheaper for 3 tickets. Got all excited for nothing.

 

[JohnK]

Re: 50% off points on Y classic rewards to the US

It is quite sad that even at 50% off, booking a Y classic reward seat is still poor value. Currently, BNE-LAX is AUD1049 rtn for mid next year or 48000 pts and AUD621 (with no earning of FFP or SC either).

I would pay the AUD428, keep the 48000 pts and pocket the 18000 pts I would earn as a WP on the revenue fare.

I was thinking this was a good deal until I saw reference to these posts regarding the revenue airfare.

Fuel surcharges are ridiculous and do not belong on award tickets.

 

[cjd600]

Re: 50% off points on Y classic rewards to the US

might be handy for those with not enough points to do a J or F return Award, can do a Y + J or Y + F
If they can snare J/F availability in the first place ....
Return in Y not a very good use though.

Couldn't agree more that the fuel needs to drop off award tickets