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.

 

[Batterytraveller]

Looking for options for something before end of February. I’ve got a lot of travel in my next year so retaining WP would be useful, just not had much opportunity this year.

I need 230 SC based on booked travel and attaining green tier but this could be 180 if a minimum of 120 are on QF so I get a loyalty bonus. I don’t have PC so reward flights won’t get me anything.

Position to CGK on points and then CGK-HKG-TPE is cost effective but not time effective.

Any ideas?

 

[Nimo]

I need help to get 200sc - I have registered for double status credit with recent promotion - what's the best Status run to get 200sc - I m based in Melbourne

 

[9171]

I need help to get 200sc - I have registered for double status credit with recent promotion - what's the best Status run to get 200sc - I m based in Melbourne

Hi there Nimo,

I have not done status runs for years, so my advice will be very sub-par. But it gives at least an idea and a baseline that can then be improved....
Melbourne to Christchurch can be had at the moment for about $800 in discount business, bringing 80 SC. Do the return in discount economy, about $280 for another 20 SC. So after the double SC lurk, you get your required 200SC for about $1080, plus whatever you spend to make some hours in New Zealand liveable.

pro tip, doing the outbound leg in business means you can imbibe heavily at the lounge on the way over, IMHO very sound preparation for enduring a Kiwi visit.

 

[DejaBrew]

Open to suggestions for runs ex PER for the current DSC promo.

As it stands I'll fall about 450 short of WP this year... sadly good value status runs ex PER seem pretty impossible.

Have you looked at repositioning to another city via either paid Y fares or a CR redemption so as to take advantage of more lucrative runs?