How long do status credits earned on AA take to post to QFF?

[Bargeymac]

Hi all. Can someone let me know how long after flying on AA that status credits earnt will post to my QFF account? Is it basically as soon as the plane lands or does it take some time? I'm potentially booking several flights over the course of a few days, and considering whether it's worth upgrading to First for the status credits on the first leg because that will get me to Qantas Silver and get me a free bag for all the remaining legs. But there's not much point in outlaying the extra to get that perk if the status credits don't post until after I've flown all the other flights.... TIA

 

[exceladdict]

Hi all. Can someone let me know how long after flying on AA that status credits earnt will post to my QFF account? Is it basically as soon as the plane lands or does it take some time? I'm potentially booking several flights over the course of a few days, and considering whether it's worth upgrading to First for the status credits on the first leg because that will get me to Qantas Silver and get me a free bag for all the remaining legs. But there's not much point in outlaying the extra to get that perk if the status credits don't post until after I've flown all the other flights.... TIA

According to my activity statement, two AA flights in April credited the next day.

Ensure the number is on the boarding pass at check in.

Something to consider in the equation may be whether you're travelling with a companion who might also have a bag they'd get for free? On a previous US trip I reckon status saved me and a few friends $1000us in fees over the course of two months. Not sure if this is still allowed.

If you're that close to status, have you done green tier for the 50sc it can provide?

 

[UP4014]

Mine have always arrived within 48 hours.

 

[Bargeymac]

According to my activity statement, two AA flights in April credited the next day.

Ensure the number is on the boarding pass at check in.

Something to consider in the equation may be whether you're travelling with a companion who might also have a bag they'd get for free? On a previous US trip I reckon status saved me and a few friends $1000us in fees over the course of two months. Not sure if this is still allowed.

If you're that close to status, have you done green tier for the 50sc it can provide?

Thanks for the information it's very helpful. No companion for this part of the journey so only I can benefit. And yes Green Tier will have been ticked off by then.

 

[mbell1510]

Just wondering if anyone has any recent data points on this front? Took an AA flight last Wednesday across the Atlantic and yet to be awarded any points or status credits despite it showing on the ticket.

I know Emirates is about 2 days so I would have thought AA would be the same.

 

[TheDefenestrator]

Just wondering if anyone has any recent data points on this front? Took an AA flight last Wednesday across the Atlantic and yet to be awarded any points or status credits despite it showing on the ticket.

I know Emirates is about 2 days so I would have thought AA would be the same.

Late reply - but I took two AA flights recently (same day, connecting flights).
Flights were booked via AMEX Travel AU and QFF number added at time of booking.
Mobile boarding passes used and reflected oneworld Emerald status.
Both flights credited in 24 to 48 hrs to QFF.

 

[DC3]

Just wondering if anyone has any recent data points on this front? Took an AA flight last Wednesday across the Atlantic and yet to be awarded any points or status credits despite it showing on the ticket.

Posted by now?

 

[mbell1510]

Posted by now?

Sorry just saw this one. They did not post so I have followed up with Qantas and just got this interesting reply.

"The claim you made for missing Qantas Points submitted on XX-Dec-2024 has been processed but was UNSUCCESSFUL - AIRFARE AND BOOKING CLASS NOT ELIGIBLE TO EARN."

I was always under the impression that all flights taken with an AA flight code were eligible for status credits and points given both carriers are part of the oneworld alliance and the joint venture. The flights were all booked via the US version of the American Airlines website and into economy (the base fare due to Sapphire perks) so really unsure about this.

 

[TheDefenestrator]

Sorry just saw this one. They did not post so I have followed up with Qantas and just got this interesting reply.

"The claim you made for missing Qantas Points submitted on XX-Dec-2024 has been processed but was UNSUCCESSFUL - AIRFARE AND BOOKING CLASS NOT ELIGIBLE TO EARN."

I was always under the impression that all flights taken with an AA flight code were eligible for status credits and points given both carriers are part of the oneworld alliance and the joint venture. The flights were all booked via the US version of the American Airlines website and into economy (the base fare due to Sapphire perks) so really unsure about this.

As long as the fare/booking class is listed in the earning table (which of course excludes the reward fare classes like X for example): https://www.qantas.com/au/en/freque...s/earn-category-tables.html#american-airlines

The trip confirmation and receipt email from AA when you booked should have the booking class.

Whilst writing this, I did another check and have found that AA Basic Economy fares that book into B are not included in the Qantas earn table, so these would earn zero QFF points and SCs unfortunately.

 

[I love to travel]

As long as the fare/booking class is listed in the earning table (which of course excludes the reward fare classes like X for example): https://www.qantas.com/au/en/freque...s/earn-category-tables.html#american-airlines

The trip confirmation and receipt email from AA when you booked should have the booking class.

Whilst writing this, I did another check and have found that AA Basic Economy fares that book into B are not included in the Qantas earn table, so these would earn zero QFF points and SCs unfortunately.

Yes I found that out the hard way

 

[mbell1510]

As long as the fare/booking class is listed in the earning table (which of course excludes the reward fare classes like X for example): https://www.qantas.com/au/en/freque...s/earn-category-tables.html#american-airlines

The trip confirmation and receipt email from AA when you booked should have the booking class.

Whilst writing this, I did another check and have found that AA Basic Economy fares that book into B are not included in the Qantas earn table, so these would earn zero QFF points and SCs unfortunately.

Thanks that great intel and very strange not all classes are covered. Turns out I was booked into B. Missed out on about 40 status credits as a result.

 

[BrianQQ]

Just as a heads up for data referencing:

• AA flights usually post as soon as I land, give or take one to two hours.
• AS flights usually take three to five business days to post.

All AA flights booked in B/Basic Economy are not eligible for status credits or points. You can see this from a table here I made a while back:

AS flights booked in Saver should still accumulate status credits and points.