Can anyone tell me - does this mean you only get 15% off when using points plus pay but only when you use 100% points? I'm having a hard time working this out (It's been a long day).
Can anyone tell me what tge advantage woukd be using points plus pay 100% of a flight? Especially when a classic reward is available? I'm can't see why one would do it as it uses a lot of points.....
15% off Points Plus Pay – Flights
To take advantage of this exclusive Gold offer, book an eligible Points Plus Pay - Flight using points only on qantas.com by 19 November 2018 for travel until 2 November 2019.
Ensure that you are logged in to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account and the discount will be automatically applied when you search for eligible flights using points only. The discounted rate applies to you and all other passengers travelling with you on the same booking±.
A points+pay flight using 100% points is essentially what other airlines call an 'anytime award' or 'any seat for x amount of points'. So instead of waiting for airlines to release award space, you can just buy a ticket like a normal person would with cash but pay the whole thing with points. This is a poor use of points as many will tell you.
The advantage is that you will always be able to get a ticket on a specific route as long as its not sold out but again, its a lot of points. Right now, they're offering 15% off the price of the ticket when you essentially buy the ticket with points. That's still not a great deal given the astronomical difference between paying with points for cash and redeeming a classic reward.
A points+pay flight using 100% points is essentially what other airlines call an 'anytime award' or 'any seat for x amount of points'. So instead of waiting for airlines to release award space, you can just buy a ticket like a normal person would with cash but pay the whole thing with points. This is a poor use of points as many will tell you.
The advantage is that you will always be able to get a ticket on a specific route as long as its not sold out but again, its a lot of points. Right now, they're offering 15% off the price of the ticket when you essentially buy the ticket with points. That's still not a great deal given the astronomical difference between paying with points for cash and redeeming a classic reward.
Thanks djtech. Pretty much sums up my thoughts just wanted to check I was interpreting it correctly. I was super excited to see a 'deal' and special offer for all this flying I've been doing (making the conscious decision to fly Q) in my inbox but that soon disappeared when I re-read the offer. It's not such a deal after all.
MAK
MAK
Member since 18 Oct 2018
Total posts 12
Can anyone tell me - does this mean you only get 15% off when using points plus pay but only when you use 100% points? I'm having a hard time working this out (It's been a long day).
15% off Points Plus Pay – Flights
To take advantage of this exclusive Gold offer, book an eligible Points Plus Pay - Flight using points only on qantas.com by 19 November 2018 for travel until 2 November 2019.
Ensure that you are logged in to your Qantas Frequent Flyer account and the discount will be automatically applied when you search for eligible flights using points only. The discounted rate applies to you and all other passengers travelling with you on the same booking±.
djtech
djtech
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Member since 02 Sep 2018
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A points+pay flight using 100% points is essentially what other airlines call an 'anytime award' or 'any seat for x amount of points'. So instead of waiting for airlines to release award space, you can just buy a ticket like a normal person would with cash but pay the whole thing with points. This is a poor use of points as many will tell you.
MAK
MAK
Member since 18 Oct 2018
Total posts 12
The advantage is that you will always be able to get a ticket on a specific route as long as its not sold out but again, its a lot of points. Right now, they're offering 15% off the price of the ticket when you essentially buy the ticket with points. That's still not a great deal given the astronomical difference between paying with points for cash and redeeming a classic reward.
Thanks djtech. Pretty much sums up my thoughts just wanted to check I was interpreting it correctly. I was super excited to see a 'deal' and special offer for all this flying I've been doing (making the conscious decision to fly Q) in my inbox but that soon disappeared when I re-read the offer. It's not such a deal after all.