Qantas offering Fast Track to Gold Status (Expression of Interest)

ThisIsNotZeus on 15/11/2021 - 22:59
Last edited 17/11/2021 - 14:39 by 1 other user

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From the email:

You can now complete an Expression of Interest to participate in the fast track to Gold.

To take part, eligible members simply need to:
- hold eligible status with a qualifying airline
- have an Australia or New Zealand home postal address, and
- complete the Expression of Interest form by 30 November 2021

Once you're confirmed, you'll only need to earn 100 Status Credits between 1 December 2021 and 28 February 2022 to achieve Gold status.

Plus, between 1 December 2021 and 28 February 2022, you'll also enjoy Qantas Club membership with lounge access in Australia as well as a more generous checked baggage allowance.

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  bobbified on 16/11/2021 - 07:39

  +2

  • hold eligible status with a qualifying airline

  The list of minimum "eligible status" is all gold level and above for international airlines (except Virgin Aust).

  In the last couple of years, it would've been very difficult or impossible for many aussies to maintain such a high status, especially with international airlines.

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  beatthatflight on 16/11/2021 - 08:30

  Merged from Qantas offering fast track status to Gold for just 100 Status Credits for eligible members of qualifying airlines @ Qantas.com

  Go to Deal

  You will need to be eligible for Qantas Status Fast Track and earn 100 eligible Status Credits in your Qantas Frequent Flyer account between 1 December 2021 and 28 February 2022 to have your Qantas Frequent Flyer status upgraded to Gold.

  To participate in this Fast Track, eligible members simply need to fill in the online Expression of Interest form by 11.59pm (AEDT) 30 November 2021 to be considered. Once you’ve completed the Expression of Interest, we’ll be in touch via email within two business days to let you know next steps.

  Members who have already been activated on the previous Qantas Status Fast Track offers (between 26 November 2020 and 30 April 2021) already have until 28 February 2022 to earn the required Status Credits and are not eligible to apply for this Status Fast Track.

  Qualifying Airline Eligible status

  Air Canada - Aeroplan

  50K
  75K
  Super Elite
  

  Air China - Phoenix Miles

  Gold
  Platinum
  

  Air India Flying Returns

  Golden Edge Club
  The Maharajah Club
  

  Air New Zealand Airpoints

  Gold
  Elite
  

  ANA - Mileage Club

  Platinum
  Diamond
  

  Asiana Airlines Asiana Club

  Diamond
  Diamond Plus
  Platinum
  

  Delta - Skymiles

  Gold Medallion
  Platinum Medallion
  Diamond Medallion
  

  Eva Air Infinity MileageLands

  Gold Card
  Diamond Card
  

  Etihad - Guest

  Gold
  Platinum
  

  Korean Air - Skypass

  Morning Calm Premium Club Card
  Million Miler Club Card
  

  Shenzhen Airlines PhoenixMiles

  PhoenixMiles Gold
  PhoenixMiles Platinum
  

  Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer

  KrisFlyer Elite Gold
  PPS Club
  Solitaire PPS Club
  

  South African Airways SAA Voyager

  Gold
  Platinum
  

  Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus

  Royal Orchid Plus Gold
  Royal Orchid Plus Platinum
  

  United Airlines - MileagePlus

  Premier Gold
  Premier Platinum
  Premier 1K
  

  Virgin Australia - Velocity

  Velocity Gold
  Velocity Platinum
  

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    1st-Amendment on 16/11/2021 - 09:06

    +1

    Does it not defeat the purpose of having a 'status' if you make that status available to pretty much anyone?
    Fools and money I guess…

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      gromit on 16/11/2021 - 09:15

      +3

      not at all, status is intended to garner customer loyalty, They are attempting to buy customers that are loyal to rival airlines and it is targeted at the high value customers. It is a effective incentive that costs them very little with a high potential ROI.

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        1st-Amendment on 16/11/2021 - 09:27

        Yeah but if you are customer, why would you choose a product that is so common? The idea of having a status is get elevate yourself above the riff-raff.
        I've been to the Qantas lounge a couple of times, it was like a train station. If I was paying for that I'd choose an airline that was a little more selective with their status points.

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          gromit on 16/11/2021 - 09:29

          @1st-Amendment: huh? why does it affect you whether it is common or rare. The benefits are the same. You get gold for the FFP boost, booking and upgrade advantages and access to Qantas club. I couldn't give a crap who else has those benefits as long as they are available to me.

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      djkelly69 on 16/11/2021 - 09:30

      Does it not defeat the purpose of having a 'status' if you make that status available to pretty much anyone?

      'Pretty much anyone' has gold status with another airline?

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    dbglt on 16/11/2021 - 09:09

    +3

    What's a quick way to earn this status credit? Not exactly flying internationally at the moment…

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      MisterEd on 16/11/2021 - 09:12

      You could do it in a 24 hr period flying 10 back to back flights from Melbourne to Sydney

      Jokes aside, status points only earned on flight legs and one short domestic flight earns you 10

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      smurfstah on 16/11/2021 - 09:19

      Last year Qantas also had a similar Status match with 100 status credits required. You can earn these status credits from other means than just flying - for example BP had a promotion where you could earn 50 status credits by spending at least $50 on at least 5 occasions. This promotion also ran at the same time where Qantas was running a double status credit promotion! So for spending $250 you could have gotten 100 status credits and got Gold status :)