20 SC short of Gold. What to do?

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PLEASEupgrademe

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 16 Nov 2017

Total posts 95

Good Morning everybody,


Am flying to Perth on Thursday on an economy saver = 20, and returning on Saturday, also 20. My Anniversary is 31 JUL. That will bring my total to 680. What would be the best (cheapest way) to go about it? Although I have no more bookings listed after Perth trip, I need to be in Boston next year (The word "need" is a serious one.) My goal is to fly to Tel Aviv (where THE world expert on the genetic cause of my rare disability conducts his research,) followed by 2-3 weeks in Europe, then off to Boston, NY then back to Melb. If I have the Gold status I would be highly inclined to fly QF and partner airlines where possible as maintaining Gold would be a goal. I will be 20 SC's short of gold come Saturday night. Also, my Qantas Club membership expires towards the end of June. Should I just do a status run to Adelaide or Launceston for (approx) $200? OR is there/could there be a way of kindly speaking to QF and asking if they will award me Gold Status? (I have had a LOT of cancelled flights, not to mention flights that have been rerouted and or rescheduled last minute (All QF.) Plus I was stuck in J last week on VH-EGL (I think) The LAST 330 to have a really POOR J class. (Note that the flight to NZ was supposed to be in the latest J class but that was changed last minute too.) Is it worth a crack?


What do you guys think?



Thanks so much!

s4172249

Jetstar Airways - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 18 Feb 2018

Total posts 39

I would think you have Buckley’s chance of getting QF staff to award you gold status to be honest. I’ve been 5 SCs short of tier retention before and told tough luck - though admittedly they did extend my membership anniversary by a few weeks to allow me to take another flight. You could always ask though, the worst that can happen will be you are told no. Really though, if you’re that close just take a short status hop somewhere. I’m unsure where you’re based but a quick trip to your nearest capital city shouldn’t cost more than $200 which is a lot cheaper than a Qantas Club membership.

patrickk

Qantas

Member since 19 Apr 2012

Total posts 733

Not sure where you are flying from (possibly Melbourne??) but upgrading to a fully flex in one direction should do it. It will be around $300 so compare that to a saver run to your nearest destination that gives 10SC each way. You said $200 but do check the fully flex price.

deanr

Member since 04 May 2015

Total posts 58

You're 20 status credits away with 2.5 months to earn them. Just book a round-trip flight from anywhere to anywhere on any Qantas fare to earn the status credits, like the rest of us have to, and you'll be set.

jason.ng174

Etihad - Etihad Guest

Member since 07 May 2019

Total posts 16

If you're from Sydney you can also do a return flight to Avalon on Jetstar which is usually pretty cheap - just get a Plus package both ways, or Max package one way. Should be able to do it for $150 - 200 which is generally cheaper than what you could do with Qantas...

PLEASEupgrademe

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 16 Nov 2017

Total posts 95

You're 20 status credits away with 2.5 months to earn them. Just book a round-trip flight from anywhere to anywhere on any Qantas fare to earn the status credits, like the rest of us have to, and you'll be set.

Yes, but QF club membership expires late june. cheers

PLEASEupgrademe

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 16 Nov 2017

Total posts 95

If you're from Sydney you can also do a return flight to Avalon on Jetstar which is usually pretty cheap - just get a Plus package both ways, or Max package one way. Should be able to do it for $150 - 200 which is generally cheaper than what you could do with Qantas...

MEL unfortunately

NQflyer

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 02 Jun 2015

Total posts 64

Have you utilized your 500 point Loyalty Bonus for 50 SCs?

deanr

Member since 04 May 2015

Total posts 58

You're 20 status credits away with 2.5 months to earn them. Just book a round-trip flight from anywhere to anywhere on any Qantas fare to earn the status credits, like the rest of us have to, and you'll be set.

Yes, but QF club membership expires late june. cheers

So do it before the end of June then, which is six weeks away, and then you'll have gold with free lounge access.

Even if you did the flight after, it's basically one return trip to get free lounge access for a year, so I'm sure you'll survive without lounge access for one day.

Steve987

Member since 23 Feb 2015

Total posts 268

Jetstar with earn add on will likely be most cost effective option.

NickCorr

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 14 Jun 2014

Total posts 8

I was the same so did a early Saturday morning return trip to Brisbane to get me over the line. Bascially picked what ever the cheapest flight was.

PLEASEupgrademe

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 16 Nov 2017

Total posts 95

Have you utilized your 500 point Loyalty Bonus for 50 SCs?

Yes

Sibelius

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 06 Aug 2017

Total posts 181

If you're from Sydney you can also do a return flight to Avalon on Jetstar which is usually pretty cheap - just get a Plus package both ways, or Max package one way. Should be able to do it for $150 - 200 which is generally cheaper than what you could do with Qantas...

MEL unfortunately

Avalon airport is in Melbourne. So do a trip to Sydney.

IntegralMan

Member since 01 Sep 2018

Total posts 8

20 SCs short with a few months in hand - does this really need a lengthy discussion? The community has solved far greater challenges.

jason.ng174

Etihad - Etihad Guest

Member since 07 May 2019

Total posts 16

If you're from Sydney you can also do a return flight to Avalon on Jetstar which is usually pretty cheap - just get a Plus package both ways, or Max package one way. Should be able to do it for $150 - 200 which is generally cheaper than what you could do with Qantas...

MEL unfortunately

if you don't mind travelling from Avalon, it's probably a similar price the other way

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