The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

[encryptededdy]

Hi
Can someone clarify if you purchase a rewards seat using Qantas FF points but on a Qatar flight can use use Qantas lounge invitations?

No

 

[Fifi2207]

No

I thought not - I thought it'd have to be a QF ticket but gawd Qantas got the original money but there are no QF reward seats. Hey Ho.

 

[Dan_]

Flying Qantas for the first time in forever. I am gold Qatar, so that means I am One World Sapphire. Can I get in the Qantas Club flying Syd - Bne on a QF Flight number?

 

[encryptededdy]

Flying Qantas for the first time in forever. I am gold Qatar, so that means I am One World Sapphire. Can I get in the Qantas Club flying Syd - Bne on a QF Flight number?

Yes. Just attach your Qatar FF number to your booking and show your boarding pass at the lounge.

Alternatively, show your boarding pass + Qatar Gold card at the lounge.

 

[Dan_]

Yes. Just attach your Qatar FF number to your booking and show your boarding pass at the lounge.

Alternatively, show your boarding pass + Qatar Gold card at the lounge.

Awesome, thanks very much. I have attached it online already.

 

[rigram]

Once a Loyalty Bonus is offered, how long do you have to redeem/choose an option?

Loyalty Bonus​

For every 500 Status Credits you earn (to a maximum of 2,000) on eligible Qantas or Jetstar flights you can choose 50 Status Credits or 8,000 Qantas Points

Eligible flight segments are ones with a QF, JQ, 3K or GK flight number on the ticket

 

[Daver6]

Once a Loyalty Bonus is offered, how long do you have to redeem/choose an option?

Loyalty Bonus​

For every 500 Status Credits you earn (to a maximum of 2,000) on eligible Qantas or Jetstar flights you can choose 50 Status Credits or 8,000 Qantas Points

Eligible flight segments are ones with a QF, JQ, 3K or GK flight number on the ticket

3 months. When it's available it will show you the expiry date

 

[rigram]

3 months. When it's available it will show you the expiry date

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Wonderful, if I earn bonus just before current membership year ends, and then redeem inside new membership year - does the 50 Status Credits count inside new membership year?

 

[Daver6]

Wonderful, if I earn bonus just before current membership year ends, and then redeem inside new membership year - does the 50 Status Credits count inside new membership year?

That's correct. It's a nice little way to kick start SC earn for the next year.

 

[_TheTraveller_]

Does anyone know whether WP can access the AKL QF lounge while on an LA award ticket booked through QF?

 

[XPOSE]

Hi All,

I am new to the world of Qantas lounge access. I have half a dozen complimentary Qantas lounge passes from credit cards which are classed as "General". We are travelling SYD-ADL soon 2 adults and 2 kids (3 and 9). Does each child need a pass?

 

[serfty]

Does anyone know whether WP can access the AKL QF lounge while on an LA award ticket booked through QF?

Only if it is before travelling on a QF flight number.

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-experience/at-the-airport/airport-lounges/qantas-lounge-access-eligibility.html#international-business-lounge

 

[serfty]

Does each child need a pass?

Yes. There are no child access provisions when using a Guest pass.

 

[CaptJCool]

You have to use Qantas Manage my Booking (or CheckMyTrip) unfortunately. I'm unsure how to do it retroactively.

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/earn-points/claim-missing-points.html

 

[encryptededdy]

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/earn-points/claim-missing-points.html

That doesn't show the booking class, it's just a form, isn't it?

 

[CaptJCool]

That doesn't show the booking class, it's just a form, isn't it?

Yeah, it’s a brief form with the basics and includes these

Claim missing points for other partners​

It can take up to eight weeks after the transaction, but if they haven't appeared by then, please contact the partner directly. You may be required to provide supporting documentation to confirm that you're entitled to the missing points. Not all partners accept retrospective points claims.

Claim missing points for flights​

Qantas Points will be added to your account for eligible flights within 14 days of the flights. To claim missing points for travel on eligible flights within the past 12 months, simply login to My Account. Be sure to have your flight details handy - they can be found on your e-ticket or boarding pass. Please note, reviewing the claim can take up to 24 hours for Qantas flights and 14 days for partner airlines.

Have your flight details handy when making a claim, particularly your Booking Reference, if claiming Qantas flights. Other details such as flight number, date of travel, and ticket number can be found on your electronic ticket itinerary or boarding pass.

 

[Stargazer]

I am sorry to be such an idiot but I can’t find a specific Qantas booking page. What I am after is how do I bring up the calendar showing each month with all available award seats in all classes. Every time I try to find the calendar I end up with a list of all available flights for a specific date. Can you assist

 

[get me outta here]

Click the ‘flexible with dates’ blue tab just above the date you are working around. Click the ‘use points’ tab. :

 

[encryptededdy]

I am sorry to be such an idiot but I can’t find a specific Qantas booking page. What I am after is how do I bring up the calendar showing each month with all available award seats in all classes. Every time I try to find the calendar I end up with a list of all available flights for a specific date. Can you assist

You're probably looking for the "Classic Rewards Only" option in the multi-city booking tool. Ensure you enable flexible with dates when searching.

 

[Stargazer]

I did that. I logged into Qantas and came to the “Make a flight booking” page. I entered flight details and clicked on “use points”; clicked on “flexible with dates”; clicked on “multi city”. This brought up a new page called “multi city flights”. On this page I clicked on “use points - classic flight rewards”. I then entered flight details and clicked on “search flights”. This brought up a list of flights for the dates specified showing reward availability. This is not what I am after. Recently I somehow managed to navigate to a page showing each month (a calendar) detailing availability of rewards in all classes. Showing each month in totality provided an overview of which dates in the month awards were available. This is what I am after.