Hop on one of Australia’s great rail journeys in 2023 and earn bonus Qantas Points when you book before 28 February 2022. That’s a doubled two Qantas Points per dollar spent on selected departures on The Ghan, the Indian Pacific and the Great Southern.
Does your heart desire a trip on The Ghan, snaking its way between Darwin and Adelaide via Australia’s red centre? Or is a cross-country trek between Perth and Sydney on the Indian Pacific your goal? Well then, what are you waiting for?
Deal: Double points with Journey Beyond Rail
| Expiry: Book eligible departures by 28 February 2022 |
Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions operates some of Australia’s best travel experiences. We recently returned from a sensational three-night trip on The Ghan, travelling from Darwin to Adelaide. Fine-dining, accommodation and tours are all included in the price as well!
You can use Qantas Points for a Classic Rail Reward in Gold Single or Gold Twin. But if you pay with cash, you can earn Qantas Points on the fare instead. Looking to double-down on luxury? Then you may want to consider splurging on Platinum Service, though these cabins can only be booked with cash, not points.
And keep in mind, not all departures are eligible for bonus Qantas Points. You’ll need to book one of these rail journeys in Gold Service (not Platinum) to enjoy double Qantas Points:
- The Ghan: Travel in March or November 2023
- Great Southern: Travel in December 2023
- Indian Pacific: Travel from 1 May to 31 August 2023
Other ways to boost your points balance
There are a number of other ways to earn bonus Qantas Points, including by signing up to a Qantas Points-earning credit card, buying wine through Qantas Wine, swiping your Woolworths Rewards card and booking accommodation through Airbnb. And here are some of the best ways to use them.
You’re welcome!
re: australiansuper acc, what is the go if I am already with Q super with QLD health deducting payments from my Q super account fortnightly?
During the sign in process they ask for my employer ABN which I assume they are asking for to deduct payments from my QLD health paychecks. If I have 2 super accounts how does it work, does QLD health pay out to 2 different supers?
Look forward to hearing from you
Thanks!
The relevant terms and conditions are shown below:
(c) …contribute a minimum of $350 to their AustralianSuper account within 6 months from the date they join the Fund (being the date the new member is allocated an AustralianSuper membership number).
The total contribution amount needs to be a minimum of $350 – it can be either a single contribution or cumulative amount within 6 months from the date you have joined the Fund (being the date you open an account and are allocated an AustralianSuper membership number). If it’s under that amount, the eligibility criteria has not been met. Once the $350 minimum contribution threshold has been met you can expect to receive your points approximately 2-3 months from the contribution date.
As you can see, the terms do not clearly define contribution, so while it probably can be assumed that this would cover both concessional and non-concessional contributions, as opposed to say rollovers, it would be best to contact AustralianSuper directly to confirm.
ie buy the gift vouchers before Oct 16, and ticket and fly before June 30 2019.
The FAQ on the offer seem to imply “Yes”. But i rang qantas and they said “not sure and think maybe not”
Useless. Thoughts?
So any flights that you booked under the previous promo fall under that one, and any others that you book before Tuesday will be fall under the more recent promo.
It MAY be that having registered for the promo, AND if you have your QFF details defined in your Uber account, then it will all work, but I’d start with the QF app to be sure.
I want to know what are the criteria to be eligible for Qantas Promotions, I know it is sent to random members of QFF and a system generated but how to be eligible to get an email like Double points or status points, I am a Platinum member.
Matt
Would obviously be subject to any change fees etc.
I tried calling QFF to ask the above, and they said no, then yes then maybe – so I’m left unsure of this!
Any articles in the making re best fares for a status run whilst the double status is on?
CNS-BNE-MEL-SYD-NOU-SYD-BNE-CNS
For $1343 netting 780 status credits.
Takes a bit of work with the multi-stop booking engine.
Note you need the QF flights, not the QF-coded Air Calin between SYD and NOU
Enter in booking engine:
CNS to MEL
MEL to SYD
SYD to NOU
NOU to CNS
Choose the CNS-MEL option with the stop in BNE.
Can’t make it work forcing a MEL on the return.
Apparently, NOU airport is 50 minutes outside the town – there care some chain (and other) hotels, including Hilton and Meridien (SPG).
I’m looking to purchase RTW biz class for for two for an 8 week romp late next year (Australia through USA, Europe, return). I’m getting pressure to buy now, but wondering if I should wait for a possible January Qantas promotion for double points/status credits?
Thanks!!
Is the double SC promo mentioned above (offer 2) a targeted offer or a general offer? I haven’t received an email with the offer and nor can I find anything on the Qantas website with the offer details.
Thanks,
Kerrod.
I spent far too much time working this offer out. When using link on this article, the page would state ‘Registration Confirmation’ and as I was already logged in to my FF account, thought, yeah, is that it. Just didn’t seem to gel. In the end, I logged out of my FF account and just went back to main Qantas page and right off the bat is where I could register (the sliding content at top of page – link takes you here:
https://www.qantas.com/fflyer/dyn/memberSpecials/double-points-QF-EK?int_cam=au%3Aen%3Ahomepage-promotion%3Adouble-points-qf-ek%3Aen%3Ann&adobe_mc=MCMID%3D76137379311443825712217785782046238827%7CMCORGID%3D11B20CF953F3626B0A490D44%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1504588488
and then right in front of you is the big red button that says register now. Good luck.
Cheers. Scuba
For all. The link in the article does not allow you to register (comes up as ‘Registration confirmed’). In lieu of this, go to the main Qantas front page and in the banner area at the top (the scrolling pictures) is one that links to a page that has the option to register.
PH Mods – maybe you could update the link within the article accordingly.
Cheers. Scuba.
I wonder how they decide who to target with emails like this
Please check the terms and conditions.
Generally, you are only allowed ONE offer! And that defaults to the first one that you register for.
Please confirm for your readers that the double points (advertised on the QF website for all) is indeed stackable with double status credits (which may be targeted by email).
Furthermore, if not stackable, folk will need to decide which they want – the points for the status! And then apply for that offer only or first.
“Only one bonus Qantas Points offer can be used per individual qualifying segment of your itinerary.”
but the double Status Credits offer differs in saying:
“Only one bonus Status Credits offer can be used per individual qualifying segment of your itinerary.”
The language from the targeted email to people that received both offers reads:
“As a special bonus for you, we are also offering double Status Credits on all eligible Qantas operated domestic or international flights with a ‘QF’ flight number on your ticket”
so it seems that the double Status Credits offer is in addition to the double Qantas Points offer.
“…This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other bonus offer by Qantas…If you qualify for multiple offers, the offer first-registered for will be applied to each individual qualifying segment…”
If the status offer specifically states you can double dip then folk should keep a copy of the terms and conditions and challenge QF to deliver both the bonus points and status credits based on the written evidence.
However, the good news is the 20,000 points has already been credited to my account.
I’ve been looking to upgrade my S5 for a while, and when I seen this, perfect opportunity to do so with some bonus points to boot!
Thank goodness I have already registered!
Sincerely ‘Qantas Points Pig’ 🙂
Would a rewards points sweeping card (westpac altitude black, linked to QFF) count as a rewards program and therefore be excluded?
Spend from 01 – 13 June 2017
Have points credited before 13 July 2017