Have Qantas stopped offering international classic rewards flights on their aircraft? I have been trying to book flights to Nth America for mid 2022 and they only offer classic rewards booking on One World partner airlines (in this case via Hong Kong or Tokyo). I notice the same applies for flights to LHR. Qantas do offer booking using using non classic rewards points.
I've just booked a ow points J RTW for mid next year. Other than domestic sector connections QF flights are 'missing in action' and nowhere to be seen. BA, CX, JL, IB and QR are however(or were). Redemption seats esp in J/F disappear soon after they are released-esp for EU(LHR mainly) and Nth America routes. Last time I looked there were still scatterings of MH and UL(UL not recommended) in J left on odd days. Also remember, 'fuel' taxes on BA, QF and QR are highway robbery. JL and AY are very reasonably priced in comparison.
Thanks for comment, was not aware that award seats not released until flights confirmed. Although QF are offering points flights at the "rip off rates" just not offering classic rewards flights.
There is absolutely no need to offer classic rewards. With so much pent up demand, when flights come back early to mid next year, QF will be full for some time as people catch up with their flying. Their will be few discounted seats at all.
Also remember, when QF does open for flight bookings, if you're Plat or higher and there are 'I' class sale fares available you are able to request a redemption seat be opened up. I agree with patrickk however, probably have buckley's of Qantas obliging in this climate.
As much as You’d like to be able to grab a qf classic reward on an international flight, I wouldn’t hold out waiting for one. As soon as those borders open I’m pretty sure there will be so much demand to fly at any price and airlines using reward seats to fill up a flight are going to be few and far between for a while.
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Remf
Remf
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Have Qantas stopped offering international classic rewards flights on their aircraft? I have been trying to book flights to Nth America for mid 2022 and they only offer classic rewards booking on One World partner airlines (in this case via Hong Kong or Tokyo). I notice the same applies for flights to LHR. Qantas do offer booking using using non classic rewards points.
magpie
magpie
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Qantas advised they are not releasing award seats until flights are confirmed.
Joe
Joe
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I've just booked a ow points J RTW for mid next year. Other than domestic sector connections QF flights are 'missing in action' and nowhere to be seen. BA, CX, JL, IB and QR are however(or were). Redemption seats esp in J/F disappear soon after they are released-esp for EU(LHR mainly) and Nth America routes. Last time I looked there were still scatterings of MH and UL(UL not recommended) in J left on odd days. Also remember, 'fuel' taxes on BA, QF and QR are highway robbery. JL and AY are very reasonably priced in comparison.
Remf
Remf
Etihad - Etihad Guest
Member since 23 Mar 2019
Total posts 4
Thanks for comment, was not aware that award seats not released until flights confirmed. Although QF are offering points flights at the "rip off rates" just not offering classic rewards flights.
patrickk
patrickk
Qantas
Member since 19 Apr 2012
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There is absolutely no need to offer classic rewards. With so much pent up demand, when flights come back early to mid next year, QF will be full for some time as people catch up with their flying. Their will be few discounted seats at all.
Joe
Joe
Member since 03 May 2013
Total posts 181
Also remember, when QF does open for flight bookings, if you're Plat or higher and there are 'I' class sale fares available you are able to request a redemption seat be opened up. I agree with patrickk however, probably have buckley's of Qantas obliging in this climate.
flyme2themoon
flyme2themoon
Member since 23 Apr 2015
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As much as You’d like to be able to grab a qf classic reward on an international flight, I wouldn’t hold out waiting for one. As soon as those borders open I’m pretty sure there will be so much demand to fly at any price and airlines using reward seats to fill up a flight are going to be few and far between for a while.