QANTAS OPENS LOUNGE DOORS TO FREQUENT FLYERS WHO SWITCH.
Highlights:
Frequent flyers of other airline loyalty programs invited to fast track their status
Exclusive offer includes 90 days complimentary lounge access
Follows surge in demand for people asking to switch programs
This is the first time the national carrier has made an offer like this and follows a large number of enquiries about joining the program from members of other domestic and international airline loyalty programs - the consequence of changes in the local market as well as restrictions on overseas travel.
Individuals who hold eligible loyalty status with a qualifying airline program are invited to switch and take advantage of the Qantas Status Fast Track - an offer to earn 100 status credits in 3 months to qualify for
Gold tier benefits with
Those wishing to transfer from a higher flying tier - Platinum and Platinum One equivalents - will only be able to transfer to
Qantas Loyalty CEO
'With so much uncertainty in the market, we've seen a spike in requests from people wanting us to match their status with other airlines. If they are willing to bring their travel across to
'People know exactly what to expect when they fly with
'The loyalty of our existing frequent flyers during this crisis has been amazing and they've kept earning points on the ground knowing they'll be travelling again soon. We've returned the favour by providing status support and status extensions and making some tangible improvements, like a 50 per cent increase in the number of reward seats on domestic flights.'
By early December, eligible Qantas Frequent Flyers will have access to 30 of the 35 domestic and regional lounges across the airline's network.
Registrations for the Qantas Status Fast Track close
Qantas Frequent Flyer Gold Status key benefits:
Priority check-in
Priority baggage
Extra checked baggage allowance
Priority boarding
Access to premium security lanes
On Departure Upgrade requests for domestic flights in
Preferred seating
Preferential access to selected Qantas Classic Flight Reward seats
International Flight Classic Upgrade Reward Request Priority
75% more
Benefits of oneworld Sapphire status around the world with privileges like preferred seating, priority
check-in, regardless of the class of travel.
For full details visit here.
Typically, members are required to earn 700 status credits to reach
What does earning 100 Status Credits look like?
5x return economy trips
1x return business class trip
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