How many Qantas Platinum members are there?
Ms Grant would not divulge the exact number of Platinum One members within the Qantas frequent flyer program, which has more than 10 million members. But she said the figure was in the “thousands” rather than “tens of thousands”.
How long do you keep Qantas status?
18-month
Qantas Silver, Gold, Platinum and Platinum One status holders are eligible to put an 18-month hold on their status when they take a break from travel as a new parent.
Do status credits expire Qantas?
Status Credits don’t expire but are reset at the start of every Membership Year. All Status Credits earned since joining the program are added together and count towards your Lifetime Status Credit total.
How many status credits do you need to keep Platinum?
| Silver | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|
| Status Credits required to reach | 300 7,000 Lifetime Silver† | 1,400 75,000 Lifetime Platinum† |
| Status Credits required to keep | 250 | 1,200 |
| oneworld tier and benefits | Ruby | Emerald |
How many guests can Qantas Platinum take into lounge?
two guests
When accessing the domestic lounges, you may bring two guests and up to two children aged 4-17 years, who don’t need to be travelling. In addition, children aged three years and under will be permitted into the lounge subject to capacity.
Will Qantas extend status again?
Qantas will extend the status for Qantas Frequent Flyer members who reside in Australia or New Zealand who: hold Platinum One, Platinum, Gold or Silver status and have not been able to earn the required Status Credits to retain their status; have an upcoming status end date before, and including, 31 December 2022; and.
How do I become a Platinum Qantas member?
You become a Platinum Qantas Frequent Flyer member when you earn 1,400 Status Credits during your membership year. You need 1,200 Status Credits to maintain this level of membership in subsequent years.
Why do status credits expire Qantas?
Status Credits don’t expire but rather are reset at the start of your new membership year. These Status Credits are added to your Lifetime Status Credit total and once you have enough Status Credits, Lifetime Silver or Gold recognition will be yours, regardless of how often you continue to fly.
Can you buy Qantas Gold status?
Qantas is now letting some of its frequent flyers ‘buy’ another year of status with their points, under the trial of what it calls a ‘paid retention’ plan. The offer is made to selected members who fall short of having enough status credits to retain Gold or Platinum status (600 and 1200 status credits, respectively).
Do Qantas status credits count towards rollover?
Status Credits earned through flying or with our partners on the ground will count towards the rollover. Status Credits provided by Qantas as a bonus, support or gift will not count towards the rollover. For example: A Platinum member with a 31 March 2021 status expiry.
How do I extend my status with Qantas?
We will extend your status if you’ve made a booking in line with the requirements and Qantas cancels the flight you’ve booked. If you cancel the booking, you will need to make a new eligible booking before your status end date to qualify for the 12 month extension.
What are the benefits of being a Qantas Platinum member?
Whenever travelling with a Oneworld member airline, Qantas Platinum members can check in one extra bag, or an additional 20kg, at no extra charge. On Qantas and other selected airlines, the benefits are slightly more generous, as follows:
What happens to my Qantas Points If I cancel a booking?
Qantas Points and Reward points will not be earnt on cancelled bookings or in the event of full or partial default in the payment of an invoice. Reward Points and Qantas Points will be credited to the member’s account within six weeks of completion of the corresponding hotel stay.