Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options

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This thread is for Questions and General discussion regarding the Best Status Run Options for QFF as per this thread:

Overview of Best Status Run Options [not the discussion thread]

Please keep your questions and queries to this thread and avoid posting in the other.

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You can also get some status run inspiration from this AFF article:

The Best Qantas Frequent Flyer Status Runs

Haven't earned enough status credits in your Qantas membership year? Here is a selection of the best Qantas Frequent Flyer status runs.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[mviy]

Would like to do a status run MEL-BNE-CNS-SYD-MEL or maybe DRW, but I think I'll wait and see what DSC comes up this year (I'm guessing the next one will probably be in Feb/Mar, last year it was in March). If it includes international I might book a trip to the UK and go there.

 

[ken86c]

Hey All

Trying to get my remaining 60 status credits before the 28th February for fast track to gold. If I was to catch a Jetstar Max flight on the 27th, does Qantas post those credits on the 27th or in March and if I'm March, do I still qualify.

Cheers

 

[Port Power]

It has previously been posted that for late February flights, the status credits aren’t posted until March. However, that member rang QF and they were credited to the date of the flight and all ended well. So you will probably need to make a phone call once you see the SCs arrive into your account.

 

[QF WP]

It doesn't matter when they post, it matters when the flight was flown. Their system is generally clever enough to distinguish the difference between flown date and anniversary date.

 

[Mistress]

Hey All

Trying to get my remaining 60 status credits before the 28th February for fast track to gold. If I was to catch a Jetstar Max flight on the 27th, does Qantas post those credits on the 27th or in March and if I'm March, do I still qualify.

Cheers

jetstar is so hit and miss when they credit their points. If you are time critical i would be choosing the QF flight! They credit you pretty much by the time you land!

 

[AV8]

What will be the Covid requirements for doing the same day status run SYD-AKL-SYD and transiting @ AKL for return leg now that NZ is reopening.

 

[Mqrko]

I assume if we transit we don't need to do the testing except the one we do on departure ?

 

[http_x92]

Now with the double status credits offer back, considering domestic classic rewards flights with lots of stopovers like similar ones mentioned earlier... SYD-MEL-ADL-ASP. 41.5k QFF points one way. That might be a good shout.

 

[Port Power]

Now with the double status credits offer back, considering domestic classic rewards flights with lots of stopovers like similar ones mentioned earlier... SYD-MEL-ADL-ASP. 41.5k QFF points one way. That might be a good shout.

Where did this come from? I haven’t received anything about double status offers.

 

[Isolar]

Where did this come from? I haven’t received anything about double status offers.

I didn't receive an email either, but it is on the QF home page and you can register from there.

 

[sostopher]

Link: https://www.qantas.com/au/en/freque...registration-double-status-credits-mar22.html

Part of the "Thanks a million" promotion, you can choose double status credits or double points.

Register here for double Status Credits on eligible Qantas flights booked between 25 March and 1 April 2022 for travel from 2 April 2022

 

[sudoer]

Email went to my Gmail promotions tab instead of the usual DSC emails which come to my inbox.

 

[fifo]

Now with the double status credits offer back, considering domestic classic rewards flights with lots of stopovers like similar ones mentioned earlier... SYD-MEL-ADL-ASP. 41.5k QFF points one way. That might be a good shout.

This wouldn't earn SCs? Confused sorry

 

[sudoer]

This wouldn't earn SCs? Confused sorry

It does if you are a Points Club member.

Classic Flight Reward tables | Qantas Frequent Flyer

See how many Status Credits you’ll earn on Qantas marketed Classic Flight Rewards as a member of Points Club or Points Club Plus.

www.qantas.com

 

[fifo]

It does if you are a Points Club member.

Classic Flight Reward tables | Qantas Frequent Flyer

See how many Status Credits you’ll earn on Qantas marketed Classic Flight Rewards as a member of Points Club or Points Club Plus.

www.qantas.com

Ah of course. Forgot about that. I had it then lost it during covid.

Anyone got any good domestic status runs ex Syd?

 

[Port Power]

It does if you are a Points Club member.

Classic Flight Reward tables | Qantas Frequent Flyer

See how many Status Credits you’ll earn on Qantas marketed Classic Flight Rewards as a member of Points Club or Points Club Plus.

www.qantas.com

But will Points Club status credits be doubled? I don’t think so, although I have no particular knowledge. Perhaps it’s never been tried? I would think double SCs only apply to paid fares.

 

[SydneySwan]

But will Points Club status credits be doubled? I don’t think so, although I have no particular knowledge. Perhaps it’s never been tried? I would think double SCs only apply to paid fares.

Great question. In the T&Cs it says;

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.

My bolding so I think the answer will be no double scs as reward flights do not trigger points earn.

However how the QF computer does its calculations may not match these T&Cs. We can live in hope.

 

[QF029]

Great question. In the T&Cs it says;

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.

My bolding so I think the answer will be no double scs as reward flights do not trigger points earn.

However how the QF computer does its calculations may not match these T&Cs. We can live in hope.

I read it the other way that in that a Points Club member normally earns SCs on qualifying qantas flights and therefore should get double.

 

[sudoer]

But will Points Club status credits be doubled? I don’t think so, although I have no particular knowledge. Perhaps it’s never been tried? I would think double SCs only apply to paid fares.

Yep - previous DSC have applied to award SC for me previously.

QF DSC - Domestic only | Book by 30 Mar | Travel 31 Mar 2021 to 28 Feb 2022

Just a data point - my status credit rollover came through this morning (March membership year) and bonus status credits earned through last year's DSC offer have been included in the rollover. Great outcome that no uphill battle required :)

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[SYD]

Yep - previous DSC have applied to award SC for me previously.

QF DSC - Domestic only | Book by 30 Mar | Travel 31 Mar 2021 to 28 Feb 2022

Just a data point - my status credit rollover came through this morning (March membership year) and bonus status credits earned through last year's DSC offer have been included in the rollover. Great outcome that no uphill battle required :)

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

This article claims to have confirmation that PC earn DSC.

Qantas launches Double Status Credits for 2024 - Point Hacks

You've got one week to book and one year to fly to earn double points or SCs.

www.pointhacks.com.au

Now to book something!