With the launch of Classic Plus on domestic flights, Qantas Frequent Flyer members will soon have access to over 20 million reward seats. Members can also fast-track their status or boost points balance with the return of Double Status Credits or Qantas Points offer.
On Friday (October 25, 2024), Qantas announced the Frequent Flyers will soon have access to more than 20 million reward seats with the launch of Classic Plus on domestic flights. Starting December 12, 2024, Classic Plus will be available on domestic and regional flights, making it easier for members to book an Australian beach getaway, city break, or interstate holiday using points. This is in addition to millions of international reward seats which were made available last July. The number of points required to book Classic Plus reward seats vary, just like regular airfares, meaning that they will be lower during off-peak periods or when booking early, and higher during peak travel periods.
In Friday’s announcement, Qantas Group’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson, said,
“Adding Classic Plus to domestic flights means frequent flyers will have more options to fly where they want, when they want, using their points which we know is an important part of rewarding them for their loyalty. Since we introduced Classic Plus to international flights, we have seen frequent flyers book more reward seats than ever before and the number of points earned and redeemed reach record numbers. This investment is driving greater member engagement with the program and our partners which is key to the growth and success of Qantas Loyalty.”
Also commenting on the reward seat expansion, Qantas Loyalty’s CEO, Andrew Glance, added,
“The roll-out of Classic Plus to Qantas domestic and regional destinations will make points even easier to use, especially during peak travel periods when reward seats are often harder to find. Another unique feature about Classic Plus is that frequent flyers can also mix and match Classic and Classic Plus reward seats in one itinerary, delivering even more choice and flexibility when travelling domestically.
“Our Double Status Credits or Qantas Points program is always incredibly popular, helping members to fast-track their status or boost their points balance to unlock greater travel benefits and rewards like lounge access, priority boarding and additional baggage allowance.”
Starting December 12, 2024, Sale Domestic Economy seats will be available, starting from 5,600 points for Sydney to Gold Coast, 6,700 for Sydney to Byron Bay, 6,900 for Melbourne to Launceston, and 25,900 points for Melbourne to Perth (select travel dates only). All reward seat bookings also require an additional cash component for taxes, fees and carrier charges. In addition to Classic Plus, Qantas continues to offer over 5 million Classic reward seats across Qantas, Jetstar and 45 airline partners, with no change in required points to book these seats since 2019.
Additionally, from now until October 31, 2024 (11:59 PM AEDT), Qantas Frequent Flyers can sign up to earn double Status Credits or double Qantas Points when booking any Qantas operated flights across the carrier’s international, domestic or regional network. Double Status Credits help members fast-trach through the status tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum One) unlocking exclusive benefits such as lounge access, priority boarding, and additional baggage allowance.
Source: Qantas
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