Earning Qantas points from New Zealand

[Mike Jones]

Hi Matt and community, I am a long time QC member and reached lofty Platinum level some years ago when I was travelling frequently between NZ and Aus. My business travel has come to an end with retirement however I have a pretty reasonable tally of QFF points that I would like to protect for future use. I was earning QFF points from an ANZ Qantas branded credit card until that option was closed down just over a year ago and I have not been able to find a way to earn points other than flying - which I am being forced to do shortly just to keep my points active. I would greatly appreciate any advice from the experts in the community who have any clever ideas that I could use - a totally non required flight from Auckland to Wellington return on Jetstar so far seems to be the most cost effective option that I have available to me.

Thanks

Mike

 

[cambriamarsh]

Hi Matt and community, I am a long time QC member and reached lofty Platinum level some years ago when I was travelling frequently between NZ and Aus. My business travel has come to an end with retirement however I have a pretty reasonable tally of QFF points that I would like to protect for future use. I was earning QFF points from an ANZ Qantas branded credit card until that option was closed down just over a year ago and I have not been able to find a way to earn points other than flying - which I am being forced to do shortly just to keep my points active. I would greatly appreciate any advice from the experts in the community who have any clever ideas that I could use - a totally non required flight from Auckland to Wellington return on Jetstar so far seems to be the most cost effective option that I have available to me.

Thanks

Mike

Similar issue, do you have AmEx? Membership rewards can convert to QFF points. Other than that it's hard without flying.

Be good to see any other ideas from NZ based QFF members

 

[Mike Jones]

Similar issue, do you have AmEx? Membership rewards can convert to QFF points. Other than that it's hard without flying.

Be good to see any other ideas from NZ based QFF members

No Amex - no business activity and unfortunately cannot justify

 

[Lynda2475]

Can you buy something via Qantas marketplace on the NZ site? Should be a partner selling something much cheaper than a flight.

Although there can sometimes be quite a lg on points arriving so try to buy early in your FF year.

 

[oz_mark]

I though BNZ had a transfer option from one of its cards.
Other than that, hire a car from Avis?
Or, if worst comes to worst, maybe buy some points.