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    Home»Loyalty»Airline Programs»Qantas Frequent Flyer»Qantas extends Gold Status Fast Track qualifying period
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    Qantas extends Gold Status Fast Track qualifying period

    MarkBy MarkJuly 3, 2021No Comments4 Mins Read

    Qantas is offering more time to qualify for the April 2021 Fast Track offer. Members that signed up for that offer now have until 30 September 2021 to earn the required 100 Status Credits.

    This extension is available to all members that have signed up for the Fast Track offer and reflects the current disruptions that have occurred over the last few weeks.

    Qantas Fast Track Offer (now closed)

    Qantas has relaunched its fast track to Gold Status offer. And while it was at it, has extended the offer to New Zealand members.

    To take advantage of the offer, you will need to get in quickly. Qantas is accepting ‘Expressions of Interest’ in the fast track until the end of April – just three weeks away.

    To be eligible, you will need to be an elite member of one of a range of Frequent Flyer schemes. Not surprisingly, one of those programs is Velocity – the program of Virgin Australia.

    Once you have been accepted, you will have until 31 July (now 30 September) to meet the requirements of the Fast Track.

    Details

    Under the fast track offer, members will have until 30 September 2021 in which to complete the fast track. In that time,  you will need to earn 100 Status Credits. Given that it is a three month period, this should be more achievable than the normal 700 Status Credits required over a membership year.

    During those 90 days, Qantas will offer some perks of Gold Status. Firstly, you will be granted access to the Qantas Club lounges. Secondly, you will be eligible for an extra luggage allowance.

    You will need to apply for the offer by 30 April 2021 to be considered.

    Note that it is only Gold on offer. Qantas isn’t going all the way and offering a fast track to Platinum. If you want that, then you are up for the full 1,400 Status Credits.

    How to apply

    Firstly, you need to be an Australian or New Zealand based Qantas Frequent Flyer, at either Bronze or Silver level.

    Secondly, you need to hold an eligible elite level in one of 16 airline programs. Not surprisingly, none of the programs are those of other OneWorld partners. The programs and required levels you need to apply for the offer are

    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
    Virgin Australia – Velocity
    • Velocity Gold
    • Velocity Platinum

     

    Finally, collect together your documentation, and head over to the Qantas website to register an expression of interest.

    Thoughts

    The timing of this offer coincides with the Trans-Tasman bubble announcement. Clearly they are still targetting Velocity members, given that Virgin Australia has delayed its return to New Zealand.

    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.

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    Mark, the founder of Fly Stay Points, caught the travel bug early in life. During his travels, he eventually came to stumble upon loyalty programs, He first discovered the world of airline frequent flyer programs, and later hotel loyalty programs. He is always plotting his next adventure - and this includes working out how to leverage the loyalty programs. It is a constantly evolving world. Promotional opportunities come and go. Airlines come and go. New hotels open, old hotels change brands, and on it goes. FlyStayPoints was started as a way to try to keep on top of all this. Keep track of promotions. Understand the changes in the marketplace.

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