With the biggest suite of changes to the Frequent Flyer program since its inception 32 years ago recently being announced, let’s see how you and your business can take advantage of these new improvements.
From more Classic Flight Reward seats, to reduced fees1, and an expanded range of partner airlines to use your Qantas Points on, there's now more opportunities for you to save when flying for business (or leisure) thanks to these exciting program updates.
Securing a Classic Flight Reward Seat for your next important business trip (or dream holiday) is now easier with access to 5 million Qantas reward seats annually2. Enjoy a 30% increase in International premium cabins during popular peak travel periods including to the most popular destinations including London, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Now, when you book a reward seat through your Qantas Frequent Flyer account, finding these seats will also be quicker and easier, with real time access to a year's worth of Qantas reward seats in seconds, showcasing rewards seats to over 1,200 destinations, including the next available reward flight. Learn more here
A reduction of fees3 on International Qantas and Jetstar Classic Flight Reward seats, in all cabins from First to Economy means even more savings for your business when you transfer your points and redeem them for flights for you and/or your employees. Fees will be reduced by up to 50% on International Classic Flight Reward seats, saving on average $200 per return journey.
If you secure a return Classic Flight Reward seat from Sydney or Melbourne to London next time you fly will see fees reduced from $1,080 to $700 in Business Class. That’s more money that you can save or invest back into your business.
Securing an Economy Classic Flight Reward Seat is now even better value, with the points needed decreasing by up to 10% on travel to the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe3. So your business' points balance can be used to take you further.
A return economy trip from Sydney or Melbourne to Singapore has been reduced from 56,000 points to just 50,400 points.
Constantly in the air for work? To reward our highest Frequent Flyers, we will be launching Lifetime Platinum in August this year. Eligible members will enjoy the benefits of Platinum status, regardless of how often they fly. These benefits include:
As the only Australian airline loyalty program that rewards members with this level of recognition, Lifetime Platinum will complement our existing Lifetime Gold and Silver7.
Your points can take you further than ever beyond the Qantas network for your next important trip. You can now use your points to travel to over 1,200 destinations around the world on Qantas, Jetstar, Emirates, China Eastern, and all our oneworld partners such as Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. As well as on our newest Qantas Frequent Flyer airline partners, Air New Zealand, China Airlines and coming soon Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Bangkok Airways.
Find out more about the Frequent Flyer program updates and how you or your business can enjoy the benefits
Important information
A business must be a Qantas Business Rewards Member to earn Qantas Points for the business. Qantas Points are offered under the applicable partner's terms and conditions and earning thresholds may apply. Membership of Qantas Business Rewards and the earning of Qantas Points as a business are subject to the Qantas Business Rewards Terms and Conditions.
You must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to redeem points. A Qantas Business Rewards member will need to transfer their Qantas Points into their individual Qantas Frequent Flyer account before redeeming for classic flights or other benefits. Individual Qantas Frequent Flyer membership and points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions. If you are not a member already, a joining fee may apply.
1. Carrier charges reduced on all Qantas and Jetstar International Classic Flight Rewards in all cabins (excluding direct flights to and from New Zealand and select Qantas flights to and from the South Pacific).
2. Classic Flight Rewards are available on Qantas, Jetstar and partner airlines. Seats are subject to capacity controls, availability is limited, and some flights may not have any Classic Flight Rewards available. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable to Qantas (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport) in addition to the points required. For more information, visit Classic Flight Rewards.
3. Reduction in Qantas Points and carrier charges for International Economy Classic Flight Rewards effective from 20 June 2019. Increase in the number of Qantas Points, and reduction in carrier charges, required for International premium cabin Classic Flight Rewards (excluding direct flights to and from New Zealand and select flights to and from the South Pacific) effective from 18 September 2019 . Increase in the number of Qantas Points required for Domestic Business Classic Flight Rewards effective from 18 September 2019. Increase in the number of Qantas Points required for Classic Upgrade Rewards will apply to all upgrade registrations made on and after 18 September 2019.
4. Status bonus available on eligible Qantas and Jetstar fares and is applied to the actual Qantas Points earned when travelling in the Economy cabin. For travel in premium cabins, the Status Bonus is applied to the Flexible Economy earn rate.
5. Classic Upgrade Reward registrations are prioritised according to your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership tier and other criteria at the discretion of Qantas.
6. Extra checked baggage allowance is only available on Qantas operated jet flights with a QF flight number on your ticket and varies by route and travel class. Piece, size and weight restrictions apply. Visit qantas.com/baggage for details.
7. Status Credits earned every membership year contribute to Lifetime Status. As soon as the required number of Status Credits has been earned, Platinum, Gold or Silver recognition is awarded for life. Terms and conditions apply.
Qantas would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the local lands and waterways on which we live, work and fly. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.