Just hours after my column last week on the probable design of the new Qantas frequent flyer scheme, the details were announced, and the program declared open for business.
Happily, the leaks proved authentic and my logic about likely program nuances was accurate. So today we move beyond the basics, to how to game the new Qantas frequent flyer schemes – and win.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson unveiled the changes on Monday.Credit: Oscar Colman
Qantas Classic Plus reward seats – ultimately, 20 million of them a year – are now live for flights from July. So far, those are only international flights originating in Australia, including returns; those from overseas will be added over the next few months, followed by domestic flights.
As foreshadowed, there is no intention to make flights on any partner airline part of the program, and – for now – not Jetstar either. You will be able to book using Classic Plus on most Qantas flights and in all cabin classes.
This new program sits – value-wise – between the two existing ones. Here are the relative points exchanges:
Note these points conversions factor in the fees and taxes you pay for all but Classic Rewards. But with both Classic Rewards and Classic Plus, you pay these on top.
The big difference with the new Classic Plus scheme, though, is that it is dynamically priced – how many points it will cost is determined by the lowest cash fare in each cabin when you search for flights.
Like Classic Rewards, Classic Plus flights don’t earn you more points and only earn you status credits if you are in the Qantas Points Club.
How to game Qantas’ new frequent flyer program
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Just hours after my column last week on the probable design of the new Qantas frequent flyer scheme, the details were announced, and the program declared open for business.
Happily, the leaks proved authentic and my logic about likely program nuances was accurate. So today we move beyond the basics, to how to game the new Qantas frequent flyer schemes – and win.
Qantas CEO Vanessa........
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