Video conferencing is great technology that has helped many businesses adapt to challenges in recent years. But our reliance on this technology has highlighted its pitfalls as much as its perks. Businesses have discovered that many things are best done in person, whether you’re looking to visit suppliers, reconnect with clients or meet colleagues in-person, which means travel will remain a key element to doing business.
While it continues to be critical, travel costs can extend far beyond the travel itself: including hotel rooms, car hire, extra baggage, food and transport, to name but a few of the more common business travel costs.
The question for businesses then is how to save money on business travel?
Save money, use points
The most effective way to save money on business travel? Use points to travel smart. It might sound far-fetched, but this is something that the Qantas Business Rewards program allows your business the opportunity to do through the Qantas Points you can earn as a member of the program.
How exactly can you cut your business travel costs with Qantas Business Rewards? Let’s take a closer look at the program and how a savvy business owner can make the most of it.
Earn points on a range of everyday business expenses
Having over 50+ partners as part of the program, as a Qantas Business Rewards member, your business can earn Qantas Points on everyday business expenses and purchases.+ The program partners cover a wide range of business needs, offering products and services across the following categories:
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Construction, fit-outs, office supplies and technologyOpens in a new tab or window
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By taking advantage of the many ways to earn Qantas Points through our partners – majority of which award more than one Qantas Point for every $1 spent – your business has the opportunity to build up a healthy points balance in an organic and effortless way.
Earn Qantas Points twice
The Qantas Business Rewards program is designed to work hand-in-hand with the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. This means if you’re already a Qantas Frequent Flyer, you can earn even more points when you join Qantas Business Rewards – as both the traveller and the business will earn points on the same flight (provided they are both members of the respective programs).
The traveller will earn Qantas Points and Status Credits as a Qantas Frequent Flyer member as they normally would.^ Plus, they will also earn an additional 250 bonus Qantas Points on each flight booked.†
Then as a Qantas Business Rewards member, you can earn up to 40 Qantas Points for your business for every 100 points your flyers earn.± This means you can build up your points balance quickly, ultimately allowing you to reinvest these points back into your business to save money and cut business travel expenses.
And the perks of booking a flight through Qantas Business Rewards don’t end there.
Save on flights when travelling through Qantas Business Rewards
What if you could earn more while also paying less? As a member of Qantas Business Rewards, when you book a flight through your account, the traveller earns Qantas Points, the business earns Qantas Points^, and on top of all that, the business can enjoy member savings on flights.~
Level 1 businesses (that earn less than 15,000 points from business travel per year) enjoy 6% off base fares of eligible flights.~
Level 2 businesses (that earn 15,000-79,999 points from business travel per year) enjoy up to 9% off base fares of eligible flights.~
- Level 3 businesses (that earn over 80,000 points from business travel per year) enjoy up to 10% discount on base fares of eligible flights.~ Plus, Level 3 members can nominate 1 traveller to fast track their Frequent Flyer status to Gold, per year.§
On top of all that, Qantas Business Rewards members also save up to 30% on their Qantas Club membershipOpens in a new tab or window fees.^^
Use Qantas Points to then save on business travel
To save on travel costs you can then use your Qantas Points to book flights, upgrades, additional baggage and seat selection all directly from your Qantas Business Rewards Account, saving your business the cash outlay here.~~ Alternatively, you can transfer these points from your Business Rewards Account into any Qantas Frequent Flyer Account.> You can then use those points on a wide range of rewards, to cover even more business expenses, or to treat yourself or your team. Beyond booking flights, some of the corporate travel costs that can be covered by Qantas Points through the Qantas Frequent Flyer program include:
UpgradesOpens in a new tab or window: Add some extra comfort with Classic Upgrade Rewards, whether Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum or Platinum One.
InsuranceOpens in a new tab or window: Use your points on an Australian or International comprehensive travel insurance when you book your flight on qantas.com.
HotelsOpens in a new tab or window: Use your points to enjoy a stay in one of an almost endless list of local and international hotel and Airbnb options through Qantas HotelsOpens in a new tab or window.
Travel products: Purchase luggage, electronics and any number of other travel (and non-travel) products from the range of 30,000+ items available through Qantas Marketplace.
- Wine: Avoid arriving at your destination empty-handed – choose from a complete range of delectable drops from Qantas Wine.
A rewarding way to use your points on flights
Did you know you can use your business's Qantas Points on available Classic Flight Reward** seats? You can also use Points Plus Pay>> at the checkout to book flights across Qantas, Jetstar, and selected partner airlines with a mix of points and cash. What's more, you can do this directly from your Qantas Business Rewards Account.
How to earn points and save with Qantas Business Rewards
Ultimately saving money in business can be quite different to saving money as an individual. Where a person might be able to scrimp, save and go, most business expenses are unavoidable. This means that the key to saving money in business travel is less about cutting costs and more about maximising value.
As explained in this article, that’s exactly what you can do with Qantas Business Rewards. Get started by following these four simple steps:
1. Join
Join Qantas Business Rewards – all you need is an active ABN and to be registered for GST.
2. Book
Book your flight through your Qantas Business Rewards account, through the Qantas website or app, or through your preferred travel agent (just remember to mention you’re a Qantas Business Rewards member). If your team are travelling for work, add them as a stored traveller to your Qantas Business Rewards Account to ensure your business earns points every time they fly.
3. Earn
You’ll earn up to 40 points for every 100 your traveller earns, with the points regularly deposited into your Qantas Business Rewards Account.± Plus, each traveller will earn an additional 250 bonus Qantas Points for every flight booking on top of the points and Status Credits they earn as a Frequent Flyer.†
4. Use points
Points earned by your business are stored in your Qantas Business Rewards Account. From there you can either use them to book flights, seat upgrades or you can choose to transfer (a minimum of 3,000) points to any Qantas Frequent Flyer account, in order to access hotels, products, wine and a wealth of other rewards.<
Important information:
+ A business must be a Qantas Business Rewards Member to earn Qantas Points for the business. A one-off joining fee of $89.50 applies, is inclusive of any applicable GST and may be varied by Qantas from time to time, without notice, in its absolute discretion. Membership and Qantas Points for business are offered under the Qantas Business Rewards Terms and Conditions and earning thresholds apply.
~ Savings are available exclusively to Qantas Business Rewards Members on the base fare of selected fares only and do not apply to taxes, fees and carrier charges. Availability is limited. Member Deals are subject to the Qantas Business Rewards Terms and Conditions.
^ You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions. Qantas Points and Status Credits (where applicable) are earned on eligible flights with a Qantas or applicable oneworld® Alliance Airline or Airline Partner flight number on your ticket. Qantas Points and Status Credits may not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. See terms and conditions and the Airline Earning Tables for details on the conditions for the applicable airline.
± Qantas Points earned on air travel are determined in accordance with the Airline Earn Table. A Member's ABN and traveller's Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number must be quoted at the time of booking to earn Qantas Points for both the business and the traveller. An eligible flight means a domestic or international flight which has a Qantas 'QF' flight number on the ticket that is purchased in Australia; has a ticket number commencing with '081'; and is booked and travelled for business on or after the date the business registers for Qantas Business Rewards. Exclusions apply. The number of points awarded varies according to the business’ flying Level. Subject to the Qantas Business Rewards Airline Reward Scheme Terms and Conditions, Qantas Points are earned for each segment travelled on Eligible Flights by a Qantas Business Rewards Flyer. A segment is a portion of the journey between two consecutive points listed on an itinerary. The number of Qantas Points earned in Qantas Business Rewards is calculated by applying the percentage Earn Rate to the number of Qantas Points earned by a Bronze Qantas Frequent Flyer member in each respective booking class (including cabin bonus and Minimum Points Guarantee if applicable and excluding any bonus Qantas Points which may be offered from time to time) as specified in the Qantas Frequent Flyer Categories in the Qantas Frequent Flyer Program, for the applicable travel date. A business must be a Qantas Business Rewards Member and registered for GST or be an Australian Public or Private entity or other incorporated company, and not be a travel agent or on a Corporate Deal with Qantas to earn Qantas Points for the business from flying.
† You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer to earn Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions. Qantas Frequent Flyers will earn 250 Qantas Points per eligible flight booking where a Qantas Business Rewards Member's ABN and the traveller's Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number are quoted at the time of booking. An eligible booking must include a domestic or international flight with a Qantas 'QF' flight number on the ticket that is purchased in Australia; has a ticket number commencing with '081'; and is booked and travelled for business on or after the date the business registers for Qantas Business Rewards. Points will be credited to the Frequent Flyers account within 6 weeks from the date of travel. Points cannot be withdrawn from members' account once credited if the booking is changed or cancelled. No retrospective claims can be made for this offer.
> In order to transfer Qantas Points from a Qantas Business Rewards Account to an individual’s Qantas Frequent Flyer Account, the business Account must have a balance of at least 3,000 Qantas Points. You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn and redeem Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions. We recommend you consult your accountant or tax adviser to ensure you understand possible tax implications, for example fringe benefits tax (if applicable).
§ Only one nomination for the Qantas Business Rewards Gold Accelerate offer can be made per year by an eligible Qantas Business Rewards Level 3 Member. The Qantas Business Rewards Account holder must complete a nomination form through the Qantas Business Rewards portal. The nominee must hold Bronze or Silver Qantas Frequent Flyer membership, and be a stored traveller within the Qantas Business Rewards Account. Once approved, the nominee’s Qantas Frequent Flyer status will be upgraded to Gold, when they earn at least 200 Status Credits on new bookings for departures between the date the offer is accepted and within 90 days. Status Credit earn must be on eligible flights booked and ticketed on a Qantas flight number (QF) where status credits are usually earned. Bonus Status Credit earn and Status Credits earned not via way of an eligible flight will not contribute towards required accelerator total to redeem this offer. Status Credits will be awarded within 6 weeks from departure. Members who have already been activated on previous Qantas Status Fast Track offers in the last 6 months, are not eligible for the Qantas Business Rewards Gold Accelerate offer. Gold Accelerate is only available to members with an Australian or New Zealand residential address on their Qantas Frequent Flyer Account. Qantas may revoke or vary this offer in its own discretion.
~~ A business can redeem Qantas Points directly from their Qantas Business Rewards Account on Classic Flight Rewards or Points Plus Pay bookings, paid seat selection and additional baggage allowance (when purchased at time of flight booking), and/or transfer Qantas Points out of the Qantas Business Rewards Accounts into any individual’s Qantas Frequent Flyer account. In order to transfer or directly redeem Qantas Points from a Qantas Business Rewards Account for Classic Flight Rewards, the Business Account must have a balance of at least 3,000 Qantas Points. You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to earn, transfer and redeem Qantas Points as an individual. A joining fee may apply. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program Terms and Conditions. We recommend you consult your accountant or tax adviser to ensure you understand possible tax implications, for example fringe benefits tax (if applicable). Seat selection: You can select your seat on all Qantas operated flights (excluding select regional services). Fees may apply. Seat selection cannot be guaranteed as seats may need to be changed for operational, safety or security reasons, even after boarding the aircraft. For more information, visit qantas.com/seatselection. Additional Baggage: Baggage limits vary by aircraft type, route, and date of travel. Piece, size and weight restrictions apply. For more information, visit qantas.com/baggage
** Classic Flight Rewards are subject to capacity controls, availability is limited, and some flights may not have any Classic Flight Rewards available. The Qantas Points required will be displayed during the booking process on qantas.com or the Qantas Business Rewards website. Qantas Points and Status Credits may not be earned on Classic Flight Rewards.
>> Points Plus Pay is available on any flight with a Qantas (QF), Jetstar (JQ), Jetstar Asia (3K) or Jetstar Japan (GK) flight number and selected partner airlines when travelling on a Qantas fare, as long as there is a seat available for sale. The Qantas Points required include taxes, fees and carrier charges (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport), are subject to change and are quoted at the time of booking - a minimum number of points applies. Qantas Points may not be earned on some fare types or on some oneworld® Member Airline or airline partner flights. For more information, visit Points Plus Pay.
^^ Discounted Qantas Club membership is available to Qantas Frequent Flyer members who are Qantas Business Rewards Flyers of the Qantas Business Rewards Member. The discount applies to Qantas Club Individual membership rates and is managed under the Qantas Club Qantas Business Rewards scheme. Qantas Club membership is subject to the Qantas Club Terms and Conditions. Please be advised that lounges are subject to capacity limits at the time of your visit. If you're flying domestically on Qantas, QantasLink or Jetstar within Australia, and on Jetstar within New Zealand you may bring one guest to join you in a Qantas Club lounge. When visiting an international Qantas Club lounge, you are able to invite one guest each time you visit. Both you and your guest need to be travelling together further that day on the same flight. Lounge access eligibility conditions apply.
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