QF Double Status Credits - Book by Feb [Now] 25, Travel Feb 25-Aug 31, 2019

[snabbu]

For many, positioning costs to DRW would make this somewhat unviable. Something to keep in mind before going full tilt.

Exactly the reason I'm hesitant to jump on this.

 

[The man with no name]

J. At $1843 for 640SCs it works out at $2.88 per SC.

Can do it with no accommodation arriving at AKL at 0515 hours and departing at 1915 hours. Stop over in MEL for a night in my own bed and off to DRW the next day.

$1843 for a status / mileage run. Ouch !

Suppose it’s small potatoes for some on here. At what point does the cost of chasing status outweigh the benefits ? I guess it’s different for everyone.

 

[blackcat20]

$1843 for a status / mileage run. Ouch !

Suppose it’s small potatoes for some on here. At what point does the cost of chasing status outweigh the benefits ? I guess it’s different for everyone.

We did the math last year and decided it wasnt worth it. WP is nice but SG is just fine when your upcoming flights are in F and J.

 

[downloadingdata]

We did the math last year and decided it wasnt worth it. WP is nice but SG is just fine when your upcoming flights are in F and J.

Wait a min, what are the benefits of having SG if you are flying predominately in F or J?

 

[blackcat20]

Wait a min, what are the benefits of having SG if you are flying predominately in F or J?

None particularly, but we do have domestic flights in Y. Its just the big trips in F/J.

 

[aspiringplatinumFF]

If I do a QF price match, will my tickets still be eligible for the double SC promotion?

 

[serfty]

Wait a min, what are the benefits of having SG if you are flying predominately in F or J?

Status Bonus? Earlier Access to Awards? ... and for WP, First Lounge access when flying a route without any First Cabin.

 

[samh004]

Do comfort seats get double SC too?

Yes, I’m pretty sure they do but @samh004 is the resident expert on this subject

In theory they should, but I'm not sure I recall anyone having tried this.

The theory is sound. My run with comfort seats ended a long time ago, where I regularly received under $3.75/SC in regional QLD.

Doesn't sound too good compared to the flights I booked on Monday (a collection of different ones) that came in at $1.06/SC... however that's not the true value, as I am points rich

 

[woodborer]

The offer has been extended. You now have the weekend to book!
Extended to Feb 25: Qantas Double Status Credits promotion - Fly Stay Points

 

[cvmceg]

The offer has been extended. You now have the weekend to book!
Extended to Feb 25: Qantas Double Status Credits promotion - Fly Stay Points

Interesting! Aligned with the AFF article bemoaning it..

 

[CaptJCool]

For many, positioning costs to DRW would make this somewhat unviable. Something to keep in mind before going full tilt.

In the spirit of mad routings ...this is the first day of Broome Sydney direct for 2019 (and someone’s stuck a very nice summary up for Matthias, and no it’s not Hellowhirl. 2019 Qantas Direct Flights from the East Coast to Broome | Best Of The Kimberley

Anyway Came across this SALES gem

 

[JJFlyer]

A comment made somewhere highlighted a problem with DSC and inflated QF prices on popular legs for this week. I am looking to fly to Europe in late June for holidays. Now if I search for QF flights the cheapest ADL- LHR is around $8,800 J class (operated by Emirates) and the ADL-PER-LHR is an amazing $13,700. I can get there for $5500 with Star Alliance or $6500 with CX. The issue here is the price QF are charging. Over inflated for this week as people scramble for DSC. When do you draw the line at cost v benefit.

 

[Kangol]

Status Bonus? Earlier Access to Awards? ... and for WP, First Lounge access when flying a route without any First Cabin.

irrops. When something goes pear shaped, everyone is equal but some are more equal than others.

 

[CaptJCool]

A comment made somewhere highlighted a problem with DSC and inflated QF prices on popular legs for this week. I am looking to fly to Europe in late June for holidays. Now if I search for QF flights the cheapest ADL- LHR is around $8,800 J class (operated by Emirates) and the ADL-PER-LHR is an amazing $13,700. I can get there for $5500 with Star Alliance or $6500 with CX. The issue here is the price QF are charging. Over inflated for this week as people scramble for DSC. When do you draw the line at cost v benefit.

I agree with you. That journey yields 640 SCs for $8,800. Well double up 1280... so that’s $4,400 compared to the below

While the AKL-DRW run has gone, it could be worthwhile to look at DRW-AKL in J. At $1843 for 640SCs it works out at $2.88 per SC.

Can do it with no accommodation arriving at AKL at 0515 hours and departing at 1915 hours. Stop over in MEL for a night in my own bed and off to DRW the next day.

 

[downgraded]

Extended to Feb 25th....

 

[serfty]

Extended to Feb 25th....

Yes:

 

[sostopher]

Must not have hit the revenue targets they were hoping for...

 

[JohnK]

And email received the booking period has been extended until 25 February.

Decreasing airfares will more than likely have a better effect on forward sales? Just a thought that could be escaping Qantas executives right now.

 

[sostopher]

And email received the booking period has been extended until 25 February.

Decreasing airfares will more than likely have a better effect on forward sales? Just a thought that could be escaping Qantas executives right now.

Seems like they're treating DSC promos as a sugar hit, but it looks like it's not having the same effect as a year ago. Maybe having better sales would, agreed.

 

[downgraded]

And email received the booking period has been extended until 25 February.

Decreasing airfares will more than likely have a better effect on forward sales? Just a thought that could be escaping Qantas executives right now.

But they have to do the sell it cheap later anyway, this marketing ploy is about SCs, not price. Myself, I would prefer to wait for the "Double points" at the moment as I can't justify WP and LTG already provides the other perks.

Slightly OT, but in the US QF's current pitch is "Buy one, get one half price".