Velocity Frequent Flyer members who are set to lose their status tiers soon are being thrown a lifeline – an offer to maintain their status by using points.

Qantas is making one of the biggest changes to its frequent flyer program, including new status benefits and ways to earn status.

It’s bad news for frequent spenders, with Qantas axing both the Points Club and Green Tier programs later in 2026.

Qantas’ popular double Qantas Points or Status Credits promotion returns. Make your pick and lock in flights before 2 March 2026.

With up to 30,000 Qantas Points up for grabs with new memberships, make your workouts more rewarding and take your next holiday sooner.

Cathay members can look forward to a range of mostly positive changes to the program in 2027, which will make elite status easier to earn and retain. But some benefits will also face the chop.

For a limited time, you can rack up 110 Status Credits on the ground by earning Qantas Points in specific categories.

Alongside the introduction of a new QF codeshare on MH flights, Qantas has also increased how many points and Status Credits members can earn on paid tickets in premium cabins.

After a previous personal ban instituted by the President of Emirates, Skywards members can finally book Premium Economy with Miles.