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Qantas Frequent Flyer status hard to retain for overseas flyers

Nov 04, 2023, 07:44 PM

I am Uk based also and this time had 3 eligible flights after making the mistake of using points to pay for one flight, i asked to be waived but also no. Any loyalty to Qantas is no longer but in the big scheme of things i am a very small fish to them so no loss. I just like to keep my silver sta...
Qantas to launch new rescue flights from London, India, South Africa

Oct 16, 2020, 06:22 PM

Hi Nalanji, I would love to hear more of your experience staying in Howard Spring, the good, the bad? As an Aussie living in London I’m happy this option will give relief to a few people needing to get home.
Qantas Frequent Flyer status hard to retain for overseas flyers

Jul 22, 2020, 03:42 PM

This is my situation as currently being UK based. Though not a business traveller my one trip back a year (or 18 months when well planned) allowed me to get the 4 legs easily and leisure travel the other status points to retain silver. Silver isn't really a big deal but it has advantages that i f...
Official recipe: how to bake Hilton's DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie

Apr 13, 2020, 10:29 PM

This has definitely bought me just a little bit of cheer at a pretty stressful time.
Coronavirus cancellations: should airlines refund your money?

Mar 26, 2020, 01:34 AM

Yes, many disappointing conditions. I would have been much happier with The credit being valid for longer (mine one only 10 months) or to be able to use the credit I obtained over several trips. Small things that still would have guaranteed my patronage and potentially i still would have spent m...

Eligible flight from London to maintain status

Mar 19, 2023, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by Mickinchicago And why ba?! Flights way more expensive using points than aa with bigger surcharges. Why do Australians think that where you are based matters for your airline loyalty? Hi Mick in Chicago, yes all valid points and now could be the perfect time to make the switc...
Eligible flight from London to maintain status

Mar 17, 2023, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by Philby Originally Posted by Grannular Probably easier to start gaining status with a local airline than flying half way around the world to maintain it with Qantas Totally agree @Grannular, @Wamula is better off going with BA or AY or other European Oneworld carriers unless y...
Eligible flight from London to maintain status

Mar 17, 2023, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Philby Hi Wamula, unfortunately you can't buy code-share flights unless it connects to an Australian destination, for example MIA>LAX>SYD. So your options are very limited from London, and trip must end or start in Australia for Qantas flight, If price is a concern Mayb...
Eligible flight from London to maintain status

Mar 16, 2023, 06:36 PM

Hi all, I live in London and now need just 1 more eligible flight with Qantas (or jetstar) to maintain my status. Apart from flying to Sydney or Singapore does anybody have any other suggestions on how i can get this one leg? I can also travel around the US fairly easily.Any help or input would b...
Status support but living in the UK

Aug 07, 2021, 12:29 AM

Hi all, I am in the situation where status support has been offered to me for my Silver status, however I live in London so don’t have any access to Qantas flights. I can book flights from London to places using points only, paying cash is not an option, however they don’t appea...