Qantas launches new double Status Credits promo
Here’s your opportunity to supercharge your Qantas Frequent Flyer status...
By Staff Writers, October 24 2024
Get ready to lock in your next year at Qantas Silver, Gold, Platinum or Platinum One status, as well as speed your progress towards Lifetime Silver, Lifetime Gold or even Lifetime Platinum membership.
Yes, a new Qantas double Status Credits promotion has just landed, unlocking a double-sized serve of status credits across all domestic and international Qantas flights.
(You can alternatively opt for double Qantas Points, and there are certain conditions where double points represent better value than double status credits, as explained later.)
Here’s what you need to know about this latest Qantas double Status Credits promotion, which went live at midnight:
- this new Qantas double Status Credits promo runs through to 11.59pm (AEDT) on Thursday 31 October
- you can make double Status Credits bookings for travel from 1 November 2024 to 19 October 2025
- before making those bookings, you need to register for the double Status Credits promotion at the Qantas website or through the Qantas app
- double Status Credits can be earned on regional (QantasLink), domestic and international Qantas flights (this includes the Qantas/Finnair A330 flights on Sydney-Singapore and Sydney-Bangkok)
- double Status Credits don’t apply to flights on Jetstar, Emirates, Oneworld airlines or other codeshare partner airlines
- those extra status credits do not count towards triggering the Loyalty Bonus, the Platinum or Platinum One Bonus Rewards, or the Qantas Tier Accelerator challenge
Mapping out your Qantas double Status Credit strategy
With just seven days to make your bookings for business trips and holidays almost a year in advance, you’ll want to simultaneously plan ahead and get cracking – especially before the lowest fares on popular routes and during peak travel periods are sold out.
To map a quick Qantas double Status Credits strategy, ask yourself these three key questions:
- How many status credits do I currently have?
- What status milestone do I want to reach?
- Is that level of status really going to be useful for me?
The last question is particularly relevant.
There’s no sense chasing the lofty goal of Qantas Platinum One if your needs will generally be met by Platinum; in fact, for many domestic-only flyers who only do the odd international trip, Qantas Gold will suffice.
Work out how many status credits are required to get from your current status to the tier you want (taking into account your ability to collect double Status Credits, of course).
Qantas has a handy calculator to determine the number of status credits earned per flight, based on your fare type.
Set your status credits goal
Knowing the status credit requirements of each Qantas Frequent Flyer tier not only gives you a goal to work towards but help you work out exactly how many flights are needed.
Qantas Silver: to earn Silver status for the first time, you need 300 status credits, and 250 status credits to remain Silver once you already have it.
Silver is not an overly useful tier, because the main benefits are just two Qantas Club lounge invitations and use of 'premium' check-in counters.
Qantas Gold: you need 700 status credits to earn Gold status and 600 status credits to keep it.
Gold is often thought of as the 'sweet spot' because it gives you lounge access across Qantas and Oneworld airlines along with Emirates, plus the use of premium security lanes and priority boarding.
Qantas Platinum: you need 1,400 status credits to earn Platinum status and 1,200 status credits to keep Platinum status.
This gives you access to Qantas' domestic business class lounges and the international first class lounges of Qantas and Oneworld airlines, along with Emirates.
Qantas Platinum One: Platinum One is the highest level of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. You need 3,600 status credits to earn or keep Platinum One, of which 2,700 need to be earned on 'Qantas marketed flights'.
Platinum One members can also give free Platinum status to their partner, receive two invitations to the Qantas first class lounge to give to a family member or friend, get free 'fly ahead' access to earlier domestic flights, and have any available seat converted into a points-based 'award seat'.
Platinum Ones also tend to get the best attention from Qantas when flights are delayed or cancelled.
Rebooking for double Status Credits
If you’re sitting on a Qantas booking made before the promotion begins, can you rebook it in order to collect twice as many Status Credits?
That’s what some frequent flyers do: they cancel the original booking and rebook the trip under the double Status Credits offer.
Of course, this makes sense only if there’s no cancellation or rebooking fee, and the replacement double Status Credits trip is available for around the same price.
Why would you choose double Qantas Points?
Qantas offers a choice between double Status Credits and Double Points, and there are some instances where you might decide to opt for double Qantas Points on your bookings.
Perhaps you’re not close to jumping from one status tier to the next, even with the help of a couple of double status credit bookings.
Maybe you’re simply not in the position to book enough flights to get you across the line to that next status tier.
In both cases you might decide it’s better to pocket that double helping of Qantas Points to use on bookings or upgrades at any time in the future.
After all, there’s no benefit to being ‘Silver and a half’ or ‘Gold and a half’, and it makes more sense to hoover up Qantas Points which you can use rather than Status Credits you can’t use.
11 Mar 2012
Total posts 314
Anyone else having trouble registering in the app?
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
02 Feb 2022
Total posts 4
So far I have registered four times on the web site and once on the app. Each time Qantas says I am registered and will send a confirmation email. The FAQs say the email could take up to 15 minutes. It has now been over an hour - no email. I have also been on the phone with Qantas for over half an hour. I first called FF and they then transferred me to Reservations (don't know why). Still no resolution. I've confirmed my details (Qantas has no issue sending unusual login email) so no reason why the DSC confirmation email is not working / coming through.
17 Apr 2017
Total posts 6
I’ve started to think many lounges are overrated for this very reason. Last year I was flying from Australia. The lounge was packed and uncomfortable. I ventured out into the airport, which was quieter, and found a table at a nice restaurant/cafe. Yes, I had to pay, but the food choice was better and food nicer. With many international airports now offering everything a traveller could possibly want, I wonder if lounges have had their day.
Air Canada - Aeroplan
28 Feb 2015
Total posts 115
On the website I'm getting "We're experiencing some problems / We're working on fixing this, please try again now or come back later" - tried multiple times, no luck. The app, meanwhile, is refusing to update and is therefore not showing the offer.
24 Aug 2011
Total posts 1208
Interesting to see that QF codes on EK flights are excluded. I have to wonder exactly where this JV is at. The Qantas website seems to make a point of avoiding offering flights on EK metal. I recently tried to book a flight to Rome and all that was offered was flights via LHR with a BA connection despite there being a one-stop flight available on EK metal via DXB.
02 Sep 2024
Total posts 1
Double status has always been on Qantas metal only.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
28 Oct 2011
Total posts 467
Then book it as a Multi-city flight with two sectors - the first Aus-DXB, and then the second DXB-FCO. It shouldn't increase the cost (in fact it may actually reduce it).
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
15 May 2019
Total posts 31
They seriously need to stop doing these. There are now lines to get a table at the First Lounge and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a person in the non-premium security line at Sydney airport. Not much point in having status anymore when literally everyone at the airport has it as a result of these silly promotions.
04 Sep 2022
Total posts 7
Unlikely that this will ever happen. Without this sweetener, I,m of the opinion that a lot of premium travellers will spend their $$ on airlines with both better hard and soft products.
QF
04 Apr 2014
Total posts 209
I agree. I flew domestic out of Sydney last month for the 1st time in ages, there was literally no-one in the general boarding line. Everyone was in the premium line.
01 Apr 2014
Total posts 113
For those actually travelling in First they do quarantine a section of the lounge off for First dining. Was recently in LAX First Lounge where there was a queue of about 12 people waiting for dining tables, but there was still a section of about 20-30 seats reserved for First pax, which I assume is to cover the SYD + MEL A380 departures. Was only myself and 3 others in this section, and it was somewhat uncomfortable being ushered past the increasingly aggro people waiting, then sitting there receiving their scowls and finger pointing as they remonstrated with staff why they couldn't access the reserved tables.
Staff told them it was reserved for First pax, but they way it came across was very condescending and poorly managed. Whilst there are small reserved signs on the tables, I think they could save a lot of lounge aggro by simply placing a sign saying that area is reserved for those flying in First - most reasonable people would appreciate the concept. Nonetheless, good luck to you if you are a non-paying visitor looking to maximise your benefits. The First lounges are starting to look like the feeding/drinking frenzy of the domestic business lounge on a Friday afternoon..... just saying. You need to do better Qantas.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
15 Aug 2020
Total posts 8
And when you go to the app, chose double status credits or points……..it fails. Talk about impossible to redeem, or just old fashioned incompetence?
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
22 Aug 2015
Total posts 56
I'm not far off platinum status, it looks like I can get access to Syd international first class lounge with this. My question is can I also get access for my wife ? She is only on gold status and we will be flying QF11 in the Business class cabin.
Cheers
09 Feb 2021
Total posts 15
Yes - you are allowed one guest travelling on the same flight as you.
29 Mar 2017
Total posts 32
One guest on the same flight is permitted.
01 Apr 2014
Total posts 113
Yes, if they are flying on QF metal with you that same day, Plats can take 1 adult guest, regardless of their status, and up to 2 kids (aged 4-17).
It's pot luck on availability of SYD/MEL spa treatments in the First Lounge, as they get offered to people actually travelling in First when you get the First Concierge call the day before. That said however, I have not had concierge calls on my last couple of First flights.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
09 May 2013
Total posts 144
You can bring guests with you for access, as long as they are flying on a QF aircraft i believe.
25 Oct 2024
Total posts 1
Yes, and yes.
My husband is Platinum, I’m Gold. When I’m with him, I’m able to access First lounges as his guest (though several European lounges max out at gold anyway). And we get whisked out of the business class line at international boarding gates to board in a separate line (as Platinum = Emerald oneworld).
Btw, we get the above internationally, whether we fly business or economy Jetstar - its about status, not flight class :)
I’ve found the oneworld site helpful in understanding all of the benefits - https://www.oneworld.com/travel-benefits
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
14 Oct 2016
Total posts 66
Hi Johnsy, short version is yes you get one guest to bring into the F lounge with you. So your wife will be able to join you assuming you attain Platinum Status before you are due to fly on QF11.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
18 May 2018
Total posts 3
What about points club bookings? Still double?
21 Jul 2021
Total posts 4
I rang QF about this, as I couldn't find it documented anywhere. The answer is Yes, Qantas Points club members get DSC on Classic rewards booking if booked during the DSC promo period. I did suggest they update their FAQ's for the benefit of others - but haven't seen any updates. NB I haven't had a chance to test this yet though.
18 Aug 2021
Total posts 6
26 Mar 2016
Total posts 21
Two questions
Do you have to BOOK via the app? I get you have to REGISTER on the app
Would this cover QF flights to south East Asia on Finnair metal?
29 Mar 2017
Total posts 32
Can you book through an online website that isn't qantas? Ie Expedia? Can't see any exclusions in the Ts and Cs.
Emirates Airlines - Skywards
10 Nov 2015
Total posts 9
Does anyone know if this will cover status credits earned on reward bookings in circumstances where you also have Points Club membership (and so earn SCs on reward flights)? I cannot for the life of me work out if the Ts&Cs address this specific point.
13 Nov 2015
Total posts 6
Yes you do get DSC in this case.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer P1
23 Aug 2014
Total posts 146
Hi Johnsy
The answer is yes
18 Nov 2023
Total posts 24
“Everyone” seems to be getting on the “me too” train to cram more and more passengers into their increasingly crowded and less than pleasant and relaxing lounges. As one recent comment (elsewhere) suggested, it’s getting to the stage where the “public” areas are a nicer place to be.
It’s time they stopped mollifying the “status” of the multiple work related, economy travelling, passengers and reserved Business Class (check the usual signage on the lounge entry points) for passengers actually travelling Business Class.
Maybe they could “dump” on their First Class passengers too by giving (paid) Business Class passengers automatic access to First Class lounges.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
17 Jun 2016
Total posts 16
I cant find any detail on if I book using points an I am a QF points club member that earns status credits on QF & JQ operated classic rewards flights, will I get double credits?
I know a couple of people here have said that the answer is yes, but is there detail in T&C's or a clarification in the offer?
05 Sep 2023
Total posts 5
Hi there. Maybe I missed it but I'm assuming like the last DSC promo that reward bookings are counted too?! Can someone confirm this? Thank you.
29 Jul 2017
Total posts 5
Does the double status apply to the alliance subsidiary planes painted like a normal qantas plane? the qld ones.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
28 Oct 2011
Total posts 467
Yes these are regarded as Qantas flights.
25 Feb 2024
Total posts 4
Is it possible to book a fare during the period and change it to another date before next February and still get double credits?
I.e. PER-SIN 05APR24 booked in the double status credit period, change it in a few weeks to PER-SIN 05JUL24. It isn’t clear in the T&Cs.
01 Aug 2019
Total posts 3
Hi all, I have used the DSC offer many times before, but was now looking at booking a trip BNE-WEL. It is QF355, but states it is operated by Alliance Airlines on an E190 (seems similar to the Finnair arrangement, but going for much longer). I would think this would still qualify for the DSC, but would like to know what others think?
Qantas - Qantas Frequent FlyerJ
19 Apr 2013
Total posts 14
I would appreciate some advice. I have just booked and paid for a flight and mistakenly realised I had not registered for the double status credit promotion beforehand. I have registered now, am I still eligible for double status credits or should I cancel and rebook my flights to make sure I get the offer?
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
05 Oct 2016
Total posts 113
I would NOT take this as a guarantee but I feel you may be safe - judging by this page you just have to register in the period (you can even keep swapping your choice before the 27 Feb) It does not explicitly say you MUST register before booking within the allowable booking period. You can read here https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/member-offers/twice-as-rewarding.html but if you really want to be certain, call up Qantas and ask them! (and record the times and names etc)
29 Jan 2012
Total posts 182
DSC promotions are fantastic marketing events, but as many have said the reality is over crowded lounges with perceived status being a joke in most cases. Look at limitations to lounge entry in some situations where being a QC or Gold if denied entry due to overcrowding.
This is nothing more than revenue raising marketing with no real benefit. Think carefully before committing.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
16 Jan 2018
Total posts 58
With ET re-publishing DSC article, I wonder if there is another DSC coming?
I echo others' sentiment here that Qantas should stop all this DSC crap as First lounges do get crowded, but nothing like Domestic Business lounge! Of all my visit, I never encountered problems finding a table to dine or a place to sit. It is just that they are getting quite crowded during peak hours and make them less enjoyable.
Most genuine frequent travellers should not have problem hitting Platinum without DSC.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
20 Mar 2015
Total posts 5
Hi all. For information, I had no problem registering on the app at 0700 QLD time and, to my surprise, got the confirmation email within 2 seconds. Perhaps earlier trouble was just due to the amount of traffic (people trying to register). This will get me to WP again to enjoy those bloated premium lines!
QF
11 Jul 2014
Total posts 1007
Is this the first sign of a new fight breaking out between Virgin (Sorry Qatar) and Qantas. Qantas copying Status Credits or Points from Virgin, let's get into a business class price war on trips overseas as well.
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
24 Jan 2018
Total posts 766
No, Kemosabe, it's the distraction by which Qantas hopes today's book launch by AFR columnist, Joe Aston (no friend of Alan Joyce or Richard Goyder), will go un-noticed.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
16 Jan 2018
Total posts 58
Seems to me demand must have been quite low for Qantas to launch the second DSC this year. Been a while since Qantas has 2 DSC in a year.
04 May 2023
Total posts 3
Looks like qantas is feeling the heat from the VA LTG offer. It’s been the missing link for them and a real reason to be fly more on VA.
26 Oct 2024
Total posts 1
Hi, any advice - if I cancel a flight that was already booked and use the travel credit to rebook, will I qualify for DSC?
Qantas
22 Oct 2012
Total posts 319
Yes, it'll be a completely new booking so will qualify for DSCs. But keep in mind any cancellation costs, depending on the fare conditions of your previously booked flight.
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
30 Mar 2015
Total posts 13
I registered and started to look for some biz class flights Mel-Sin, Syd-Sin, Bne-Sin from March next year. All are consistently about 25%+ more than SQ. I think that's it for me and Platinum after 15 years. I prefer SQ in any case - this makes the decision easy. I'm stuck with QF LTG sigh....
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer P1
23 Aug 2014
Total posts 146
The lure of status and its addiction versus an airline with a deteriorating hard and soft product and extremely high, non-competitive fares
No easy answers
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer P1
23 Aug 2014
Total posts 146
Agree benzqn
After 5 years of being P1, its time to switch to SQ/VA (for domestic) and achieve Solitaire PPS
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