Double Status Credits (book by 5/2/18, fly 12/2/18 to 20/1/19)

[Quickstatus]

And the other side of the DSC promo is that the Specials come after the DSC purchase period for those not shackled to Status and fly BFOD

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

And the other side of the DSC promo is that the Specials come after the DSC purchase period for those not shackled to Status and fly BFOD

Thats what happened last year, and i have no doubt some specials will be offered as early as tomorrow.

 

[tdimdad]

And then the company travel agent threw a spanner in the works. The travel policy dictates we need to go through the agent (a Flight Centre company) and they are too fancy for this stuff: "We are unable to accept Qantas gift vouchers as they are for use directly with the carrier."
In other words, I need to make my bookings through their system which goes direct to Qantas booking system without manual intervention. Bum, was hoping to get an extra 200SC from my east coast hops...

 

[DC3]

And then the company travel agent threw a spanner in the works. The travel policy dictates we need to go through the agent (a Flight Centre company) and they are too fancy for this stuff: "We are unable to accept Qantas gift vouchers as they are for use directly with the carrier."
In other words, I need to make my bookings through their system which goes direct to Qantas booking system without manual intervention. Bum, was hoping to get an extra 200SC from my east coast hops...

Oh No. Not FC.

 

[Pushka]

Just booked a flight we needed to get to Bali to connect with a Qatar flight to CDG. Jetstar was the same price as Qantas so Qantas won because of this. Except we need to route through Sydney instead of direct. Shame. Means we have to visit the F lounge first. And this time we will eat as the food on the Qantas flight is a bit rubbish.

 

[Jacques Vert]

Just booked a flight we needed to get to Bali to connect with a Qatar flight to CDG. Jetstar was the same price as Qantas so Qantas won because of this. Except we need to route through Sydney instead of direct. Shame. Means we have to visit the F lounge first. And this time we will eat as the food on the Qantas flight is a bit rubbish.

Why fly direct when you can connect via the F lounge.........

 

[opusman]

I'm inclined to assume the voucher "trick" will still work, simply because for it not to work would require changes to the back-end systems that process the promotions, and I doubt the work experience kid has had time to do it yet.

 

[Pushka]

I'm inclined to assume the voucher "trick" will still work, simply because for it not to work would require changes to the back-end systems that process the promotions, and I doubt the work experience kid has had time to do it yet.

I tend to agree. Given they amended the T&C part way through suggests they haven’t tinkered back end. So maybe a scare tactic. But it may be the last time. Time will tell.

Why fly direct when you can connect via the F lounge.........

It does add a few more hours but it does get in at a respectable time compared with Jetstar at midnight.

 

[mrsterryn]

Ok 2 Tokyo and one JFK.
Plus a voucher
Couldn't think of any others darn

 

[blackcat20]

The email I got this arvo reminding me to book had no mention of vouchers in the conditions....

 

[QF WP]

Well I made good use of this promo, made $1,500 of bookings for flights in Feb that I was thinking of booking and I just needed to contact clients to confirm dates. May yet avail myself of more, need to decide at work later today. This is less a desire to increase current status, but heading towards Lifetime Gold

Sure enough, I relented and made another booking BNE/SYD/BNE using my Amex $400 credit (do love that these are revenue tickets). Qantas will be happy with $1,740 in bookings they didn't have before the offer, I'm happy with another 210 SC's (including DSC's) towards Lifetime Gold.

Don't think I'll go for too many of the other options - QF is not my main carrier.

 

[Quickstatus]

Sure enough, I relented and made another booking BNE/SYD/BNE using my Amex $400 credit (do love that these are revenue tickets). Qantas will be happy with $1,740 in bookings they didn't have before the offer, I'm happy with another 210 SC's

Assume the 210 includes the 50 loyalty?

Across the ditch earns 80 each way = 320 for about the same price but needs a whole day of travel

 

[QF WP]

@Quickstatus , my calculations don't include any loyalty bonus, as I'm only on 163 SC's at the moment and the 210 get me nowhere near the required 500.

These trips were all business trips that I hadn't got around to booking (so my business is funding), the DSC timing was perfect for me, got me off the fence.

If I had the time and the personal $ to do additional personal DSC runs, then I would have booked (definitely would have been AKL in the mix), but we have 2 International trips this year already booked or in planning, both with VA and partner airlines (love that Family Pooling that will see me back up to Platinum).

 

[Blockers]

Hi all, a little last minute so apologies... I need to book flights chasing approx 5/600 SC incl the bonus. I had flights lined up with an agent today but Qantas pulled the fares I could travel to AKL in May or August but am pretty flexible. Any help appreciated. Thanks

 

[QF WP]

Hi all, a little last minute so apologies... I need to book flights chasing approx 5/600 SC incl the bonus. I had flights lined up with an agent today but Qantas pulled the fares I could travel to AKL in May or August but am pretty flexible. Any help appreciated. Thanks

You need to head over to this thread: Wiki - Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options

 

[Blockers]

You need to head over to this thread: Wiki - Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options

Thanks QF WP - heading over now

 

[AisleSeat]

So if this promo is for flights until 20/1/19, why cant I see any flights past 4/1/19?

 

[mmchow]

I'm seeing up till 24/01

 

[AisleSeat]

I'm seeing up till 24/01

Yes, I see that too, but I can't get any availability past 4/1.

 

[RooFlyer]

Contained in an e-mail from Qantas tonight was a reminder about the DSC promo. Here is the full asterisked text; I have bolded text which appears to be relevant in the voucher-flights-count-or-not debate. A simple, black and white statement, NOT contingent on anything else, such as "exceptions apply - see full T&Cs" etc etc.

Oh, also note the multiple punctuation typos, caused by one of the work experience kids dropping the words "This link will open in a new window" into the wrong place. I've put that part in red so we can enjoy it more.

This mob are just so pathetic, I almost feel sorry for them.

Almost.

In accordance with Commonwealth policy, this offer is not available to you if you are travelling for Commonwealth purposes.
This double Status Credits offer is valid when you register and make a new eligible flight booking between 12.01am (AEDT) 1 February 2018 and 11.59pm (AEDT) 5 February 2018 and travel between 12 February 2018 and 20 January 2019. An eligible flight for the purpose of this promotion means any Domestic or International Qantas operated flight with a QF flight number on your ticket where Status Credits are normally earned. For full details, see terms and conditions. Status Credits will not be earned on some fare types and booking classes including Classic Flight Rewards. See Airline Earning TablesThis link will open in a new window. for details. Bonus Status Credits earned from this offer do not count towards Loyalty Bonus or Platinum One Loyalty Bonus earn requirements. Each passenger can book multiple new bookings and be eligible for the offer. Status Credits may take up to six weeks after completion of travel to be credited to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account. 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 may apply. Your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number must be recorded at the time of registration and booking to earn Status Credits. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer by Qantas. Only one Double Status Credits offer can be used per individual qualifying segment of your itinerary. If you qualify for multiple bonus offers, the offer first registered for will be applied to each individual qualifying segment. Full or part travel of an itinerary is eligible only if you book and travel within the promotional dates as listed above. If you change or cancel your initial qualifying booking and/or travel is completed outside the promotional period, this bonus offer will not apply.