Qantas has announced a new status extension initiative, providing Silver, Gold or Platinum or Platinum One frequent flyers with an additional 12 months or membership with just a single flight.
How the 12 month Qantas Frequent Flyer status rollover works
Australian and New Zealand Qantas Frequent Flyer members who are unable to achieve the Status Credits needed to retain their status will receive a 12-month status extension when they make at least one new eligible booking before the end of their current Membership Year.
Additionally, Qantas will rollover accrued Status Credits for eligible members up to a maximum amount, from their eligible Membership Year to help kick-start their new Membership Year.
Who is eligible for the Status Extension?
Qantas will extend the status for Qantas Frequent Flyer members who reside in Australia or New Zealand who:
- hold Platinum One, Platinum, Gold or Silver status and have not been able to earn the required Status Credits to retain their status;
- have a status end date between 31 March 2021 and 31 December 2021 (inclusive); and
- have made a new booking to travel on at least one eligible flight. The booking creation date must be between 23 November 2020 and before the member’s current status end date of between 31 March and 31 December 2021. The flight must be booked to travel before 31 December 2021.
Members who have received complimentary Gold status, or complimentary Platinum from a Platinum One member and those on Status Hold are eligible to have their status extended if they meet the above criteria.
Which flights are eligible for Status Extension?
To be eligible for status extension, you need to book, pay and have the ticket issued on at least one of the following:
- Any Qantas operated flight with a QF flight number, or
- Any Qantas Points earning Jetstar international booking with a JQ flight number including Jetstar flights within New Zealand (JQ), Jetstar Japan (GK) and Jetstar Asia (3K) flights. Jetstar domestic flights within Australia are ineligible.
For the flight to be eligible and contribute towards the Status Extension, the booking must be in the name of the Qantas Frequent Flyer member irrespective of who’s paying for the ticket. Members must ensure their Qantas Frequent Flyer Membership number is added to the booking for it to be eligible.
If you cancel your booking, you will not be eligible for the status extension unless you make another eligible booking.
How can I pay for the new booking?
Eligible bookings can be paid with cash, Qantas TravelPass, Qantas Flight Credit, or with Qantas Points (via a Classic Flight Reward or Points Plus Pay).
For more information about this initiative, visit the Qantas website here
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Is a flight to Hobart eligible for the status extension? It’s a QF flight number operated by Qantaslink – National Jet Systems.
Hello Jen
The answer is yes, as it’s a Qantas operated flight.
In short, QantasLink is a regional brand of Qantas and is an affiliate member of the Oneworld airline alliance. National Jet Systems (owned by Cobham Australia) was purchased by Qantas in May 2020, bringing both employees and the Boeing 717-200 fleet in-house. So, you can expect to be flying in a 717 to Hobart.
Thanks
Michael
Can we pay for flights with regular credit card? The rules state: “Eligible bookings can be paid with cash, Qantas TravelPass, Qantas Flight Credit, or with Qantas Points” …. but doesn’t mention regular credit card. Any ideas?
Hi Sandy
We can’t imagine why not – surely an oversight. If you’d like to try it and report back to us, we’d appreciate it.
Thanks
Michael
It doesn’t seem fair, my year ends 28 Feb 2021 so I miss out an extension to stay on the status I’m on and earn 40%. So I have to fly and make up the difference to keep my status while everyone else other than Jan or Feb end dates gets the bonus extension. How is that fair.
Hi Anna
We understand your frustration, especially when finite dates are applied to offers etc that possibly disadvantage those just on either side of them.
We would suggest contacting Qantas directly to discuss your concern to see if there is any flexibility in the rules / what they can do. We’d love to hear if you have any success.
Good luck
Michael
Hello I am a Platinum FF and was planning to fly QF business to from Cairns Brisbane and return in January 2021. Qantas gave me complimentary 950 points and I needed 250 more for my 1200 SC for to March 2021. I would still be short. If I flew above now please confirm I would retain my Platinum for 2021-2022? Thank you. Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth, yes, the Qantas status rollover will cover your membership. You’ll simply need to book and fly an eligible flight in line with the instructions above.