Newbie with question

[seza]

Excuse me if I'm posting this in the wrong place, I'm new to this site and whole process!

My mum is looking to book an award seat last minute from BNE to LAX using points. The amount needed for an economy ticket is 96,000 according to Qantas website. She currently has only got 83,489 left in her account.

Is it possible to purchase the top up points and then book this award seat? I read something about not exceeding 15% of the total points required for the award flight. So if I'm correct I could purchase 13,000 points for her and use them to book the award seat, without exceeding 15%????

I'm trying to figure this out, it's all very last minute and I'm not used to the Qantas frequent flyer system. Their website show's an award seat on Dec 25th but if I don't grab it soon I'm sure it will be gone.

Thanks for any input, I'm very naive about this whole process

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Yes you can: 13,000 A$412.503

See http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/program/usingPoints/topupPointsTop-
Top-up points, are extra points that you can purchase if you're just a little short of the points required to redeem an Award.
How Top-up points works

• Points may be purchased in blocks of 500.
• Minimum 500 to maximum 20,000 points per purchase.
• Points may only be purchased with a specific Award in mind.
• Members may not purchase more than 15% of the points needed for the Award.
• Points must be purchased by the member on their own behalf.
• Each member may only purchase points once every 12 months.

• Purchase Top-up points

You can also transfer points to an eligible family member.
Top-up points table

Pricing for points (GST inclusive)
Points Price PointsPrice
500A$20.00

12,000A$387.502,
13,000A$412.503,

20,000A$557.50
See terms and conditions for further details.

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[Masonic Phantom]

Yes you can: 13,000 A$412.503

See http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/program/usingPoints/topupPointsTop-
Top-up points, are extra points that you can purchase if you're just a little short of the points required to redeem an Award.
How Top-up points works

• Points may be purchased in blocks of 500.
• Minimum 500 to maximum 20,000 points per purchase.
• Points may only be purchased with a specific Award in mind.
• Members may not purchase more than 15% of the points needed for the Award.
• Points must be purchased by the member on their own behalf.
• Each member may only purchase points once every 12 months.

• Purchase Top-up points

You can also transfer points to an eligible family member.
Top-up points table

Pricing for points (GST inclusive)
Points Price PointsPrice
500A$20.00

12,000A$387.502,
13,000A$412.503,

20,000A$557.50
See terms and conditions for further details.

Back to top​

Interesting information thanks,[and yes I know it is brief]