The Qantas Status Run Master Thread

[RSD]

Hi I'm about 300 SC short of Platinum renewal by 31 DEC.

Saw MH has this great fare from KUL-MLE for $475 which is supposed to yield 80 SC. This is based on what the QF calculator tells me (https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/calculators.html)

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My question is whether the said calculator is accurate. The last thing I want is to do the heavy lift then suddenly I get 40 SC instead of 80. Thanks!

Assuming that you are flying J then that seems correct - KL to Male is 1948 miles so falls in the 1501-2500 mile band of "All Other Flights" - https://www.qantas.com/au/en/freque...irline-earning-tables:en:nn#all-other-flights

 

[RSD]

Sorry for all the posts - the AFF system is doing whacky things tonight telling me that it has run into a problem when I try to post - got rid of the screen grab of the table thinking that might be the problem and posted the link instead - but the whole time it has been posting despite telling me that it has a problem!

 

[sudoer]

My question is whether the said calculator is accurate.

Be extremely careful with MH J - check the QFF earn category tables and compare with the MLE fare you are considering.

Some MH Business fare classes (such as Z) do NOT earn Business SC on QFF.

 

[kamb1ng]

Wow thanks for this important insight. I was indeed looking at Business Basic, which is Z class.

I will ask my specific question in the Malaysia Airlines Status Credit thread.

 

[kamb1ng]

Since I will be positioned in CGK to start the status run, there's a good option on CX with CGK-HKG-TPE routing for $931. It's in class D.



I checked the earning table and class D is listed as Business, meaning should yield 80 SC (CGK-HKG) + 40 SC (HKG-TPE) = 120 SCs. Am I understanding this correctly?

 

[SYD]

Since I will be positioned in CGK to start the status run, there's a good option on CX with CGK-HKG-TPE routing for $931. It's in class D.

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I checked the earning table and class D is listed as Business, meaning should yield 80 SC (CGK-HKG) + 40 SC (HKG-TPE) = 120 SCs. Am I understanding this correctly?

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Yep, CX (and most OW airlines except MH) are generally safe in Biz on international sectors and earn as per QF calc.

 

[JessicaTam]

Since I will be positioned in CGK to start the status run, there's a good option on CX with CGK-HKG-TPE routing for $931. It's in class D.

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I checked the earning table and class D is listed as Business, meaning should yield 80 SC (CGK-HKG) + 40 SC (HKG-TPE) = 120 SCs. Am I understanding this correctly?

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Just pack your running shoes with a one hour connection in HKG.

 

[kamb1ng]

Just pack your running shoes with a one hour connection in HKG.

For sure.

It's actually possible to take a 12pm return leg from TPE-HKG-CKG on the same day, arriving in Jakarta by 8pm, meaning I don't have to book hotel! That would be real dedication.

 

[Mrmaxwell]

Any creative runs available ex HND/NRT?

Direct flights home from Japan are quite expensive and a good SC earn rate so hopping home would be preferred.

 

[sudoer]

Any creative runs available ex HND/NRT?

Direct flights home from Japan are quite expensive and a good SC earn rate so hopping home would be preferred.

I haven't looked in a while but QF Flex Y fares used to allow taking the QF/JL codeshare via SIN, if you can stomach Y.

I've also seen QF fares JP-NZ for not much more than going to AU, allowing you to book a second trip like..

HND-SYD (stop)
SYD-AKL/CHC/WLG-SYD (stop)
SYD-HND

 

[Bolt]

Is it possible to book a status run from Asia to Australia return with the current Red Tail sales? I notice that the sales only seem to cover flights ex Australia.

Otherwise, is it possible to book a two week New Zealand status run trip ex Australia with a domestic leg? I notice that these days the sales only cover direct flights. My preference is ex BNE or CBR.

 

[Sabot]

I need 270 SC, starting and finishing in BNE. Anyone have an interesting run for me?
I just want to taste that BNE Domestic Business lounge toastie once in my life.