Qantas has launched a new round of its Gold Fast Track Offer. Once again, Qantas has its sight set on the Frequent Flyers of over a dozen airlines.
The Fast Track offer works pretty much the same way as the previous version of the offer. For the most part, it is just the qualifying dates that have changed.
This time around, the challenge is running from 1 December 2021 to 28 February 2022. If you are accepted into the challenge, you can lock in Gold Status by earning 100 status credits in that three-month period. This compares quite favourably with the 700 status credits you normally need to earn during your membership year.
Note that the best you can do is Gold, regardless of the status you have in the other airline.
Applying for the Fast Track
In order to apply for the Fast Track offer, you first need to ensure you have status in an airline Qantas is willing to consider. The following table lists these
| Qualifying Airline | Eligible status |
| Air Canada – Aeroplan |
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| Air China – Phoenix Miles |
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| Air India Flying Returns |
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| Air New Zealand Airpoints |
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| ANA – Mileage Club |
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| Asiana Airlines Asiana Club |
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| Delta – Skymiles |
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| Eva Air Infinity MileageLands |
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| Etihad – Guest |
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| Korean Air – Skypass |
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| Shenzhen Airlines PhoenixMiles |
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| Singapore Airlines – KrisFlyer |
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| South African Airways SAA Voyager |
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| Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus |
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| United Airlines – MileagePlus |
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| Virgin Australia – Velocity |
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If you have one of these, then collect together your documentation, and head over to the Qantas website to register an expression of interest.
How long have you got?
The first step of the process is to apply. You will need to do this between 15 November 2021 and 30 November 2021.
If you’re successful, the challenge will be kick off on 1 December 2021. You’ll then have three months, from 1 December 2021 to 28 February 2022, to earn those 100 status credits.
Thoughts
It’s definitely interesting that Qantas has relaunched this offer now. perhaps given previous rounds of the offer were affected by lockdowns, they thought it was worth running again.
It is a good offer. 100 Status Credits should be achievable for many, while at the same time keeping the tire kickers at bay.
For further information, refer to the Qantas promotion page for the offer.
