How to maximise points earn when booking - are there any advantages points wise if booking Cathay flights via the Qantas website?

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Hi there. I am flying my mum from the London to Sydney in Oct/Nov for a 3 month stay. On her return leg, I am flying Sydney to London return in that same month.

I collect Qantas points and have sufficient to use. However, for tax purposes I want to pay for my flight as I will work in the UK. Happy to pay for her flights too rather than use points but I won’t be able to collect points so may be better to use points for her economically.

So the other thing is I have an Amex charge card. I have concierge looking for flights already. In terms of booking a flight that we pay for, how do I maximise points - e.g. using qantaspoints website as I do for purchases in general; using certain Amex cards etc etc. Are there any advantages points wise booking cathay via qantas site etc etc.

Any hints on best value points use on the scenario? I assume getting her a flight using points as I won’t be able to accrue points myself on her flying (she would get but doesn’t collect) and paying and accruing points on my flight due to tax deductions.

Thoughts appreciated gurus!

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your ma can transfer her qantas points from the flights to you as a family transfer, if you booked & paid for her flight.

if you pay for your flight - using your highest earning card will net you the most points, but if you had other cards that offer insurances - you may want to consider that as well.

 

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