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

 

[mrsterryn]

Totally Jetstar newbie here .
My status is Gold for Qantas
Note I actually want to go to Incheon
I have just looked at flying Jetstar Business (yes I know premium economy , I believe it is a decent one )
And I get 250 status credits
Business with Max bundle
Am I reading that correctly?

 

[SYD]

Totally Jetstar newbie here .
My status is Gold for Qantas
Note I actually want to go to Incheon
I have just looked at flying Jetstar Business (yes I know premium economy , I believe it is a decent one )
And I get 250 status credits
Business with Max bundle
Am I reading that correctly?

Yes, SYD-ICN on JQ code (Max bundle) is 125 SCs each way.

 

[mrsterryn]

Yes, SYD-ICN on JQ code (Max bundle) is 125 SCs each way.

Thanks . It might be a fun status run and I get to see a little bit of Seoul

 

[SYD]

Thanks . It might be a fun status run and I get to see a little bit of Seoul

JQ “Business” when it was “Star Class” was very good value status run - it came with SCs without having to pay the Max (literally). You could buy Sale fares and earn SCs. Now the Sale fare plus Max (a variable amount) just takes the price back to the non-Sale price…

If only they had the same in between bundle that they have for whY that gave you SCs without making it fully Flex.

 

[Captain Halliday]

Thanks . It might be a fun status run and I get to see a little bit of Seoul

So long as you don’t think Flying JQ will be Seoul destroying.

 

[http_x92]

JQ SYD-ICN return: ~$1960 AUD in J for 250 SCs. Probably the cheapest JQ flight in J ex-SYD.

Otherwise the return for free sale is the best bet, where it is only an extra $200-$250 in Y Max.

CX ICN-HKG-SIN return: ~$1200 AUD in J for 280 SCs.

 

[mrsterryn]

So long as you don’t think Flying JQ will be soul destroying.

It is less than a ten hour flight, I get SC . So I think it will work. Also as dreadful as it sounds , if it gets cancelled so be it. I realise JQ are not great on times

 

[Flyfrequently]

Yes, SYD-ICN on JQ code (Max bundle) is 125 SCs each way.

And if I may ask @SYD it is also 125 SC MEL- HKT?

 

[SYD]

And if I may ask @SYD it is also 125 SC MEL- HKT?

Yes, according to the QF calculator.

Qantas Points Calculators | Frequent Flyer

Find out all you need to know about earning and using Qantas Points with our points calculators.

www.qantas.com

 

[RichardMEL]

A reminder of course that QF status means zilch to JQ. You won't get any favours from them for being Gold (except lounge where applicable).

 

[aikman]

A reminder of course that QF status means zilch to JQ. You won't get any favours from them for being Gold (except lounge where applicable).

Gold doesn't mean all that much more on QF anyway. Priority check in and boarding is all I can think of. Priority baggage where applicable.

 

[RichardMEL]

Gold doesn't mean all that much more on QF anyway. Priority check in and boarding is all I can think of. Priority baggage where applicable.

+ QP/Int J lounge access (and OWS - very handy in some parts such as the US of A)

 

[tm.smile]

+ QP/Int J lounge access (and OWS - very handy in some parts such as the US of A)

Free bags and seat assignment even on AA basic fares is very handy.

 

[SYD]

Free bags and seat assignment even on AA basic fares is very handy.

and BA (but not the basic fares)…

 

[jen100]

DPS via SYD/MEL.

Thanks, looks like the best option

Post automatically merged: Dec 28, 2023

I don't know about J, but premium Y BNE-SYD-SIN-DXB-CAI return should do the trick from memory

Thanks RSD

 

[elanshin]

@AFF Editor , just noticed you re-uploaded the status run on the main page.

Specifically with comfort seats, I imagine this may still be an option but given the "new" neighbour free seat option that is more widely available, it might cause a fair bit of confusion as Neighbour Free seats do not earn SC or points.

Agents may misinterpret your request as well if you just ask for an extra spare seat.

 

[tdimdad]

Isn't there a specific keyword or code to use to book a comfort seat? That should make it unambiguous to the agent.

 

[Ade]

specific keyword or code

EXST. This will also be printed on the BP.

 

[AFF Editor]

@AFF Editor , just noticed you re-uploaded the status run on the main page.

Specifically with comfort seats, I imagine this may still be an option but given the "new" neighbour free seat option that is more widely available, it might cause a fair bit of confusion as Neighbour Free seats do not earn SC or points.

Agents may misinterpret your request as well if you just ask for an extra spare seat.

Comfort seats and Neighbour Free are two different products. Comfort seats are available to purchase for the cost of a second airfare (minus the taxes) and are guaranteed, while some passengers may be invited to pay for a "Neighbour Free" seat just a few days out from departure. Hopefully Qantas staff won't get these confused.

Nonetheless, I have clarified the difference in the article at your suggestion.

 

[Highway23]

How does the Business Max JQ bundle work if on a multi-flight itinerary, where not all flights have business cabins? Eg MEL-DPS-SIN would earn at the business rate for MEL-DPS, but is the subsequent international flight at flex economy earn rate or business?