2024 Qantas Points Wrap-Up ✈️
Here’s how I racked up my points across 2024, so we can travel in style for less!🌍
💳 Cards & Banking: 580,556 points
Qantas Amex Ultimate sign-up bonus: 100,000
Amex referral program: 320,000 (from 2 accounts, there is a max of 200,000/year)
Spending: 140,556 (for a family of 4, plus Business expenses)
Amex additional card bonus: 20,000 (Amex sometimes offer bonus points for adding an additional card to your account for free)
🛒 Everyday Rewards: 209,000 points
Woolies shopping, bonus gift cards offers (follow @freepointsau), & Everday car insurance (use CAR24K for 24,000 bonus Everday Rewards points!)
🏨 Hotels & Airbnb: 18,511 points (Qantas Hotels & Airbnb bookings -click through the Qantas hotels website)
🍷 Qantas Wine: 45,000 points (wine + bonus point cases)
🚗 Qantas Car Insurance: 51,077 points (worth it if the premium is competitive!)
✈️ Flights (family of 4): 36,800 points
🎁 Gifted Points: 50,000 (Thanks, cousin, for letting me help with your Europe Business Class trip!)
🎯 Extras:
Points Club milestone bonus: 5,000 (2 people, for hitting 250,000 point earn)
Qantas Wellbeing App: 1,256 (quizzes, steps & sleep!)
Business Accor Plus membership bonus: 10,000
Business EOFY bonus: 850
Business Qantas Hotels: 6,047
Accor Rewards Points: 5,163
Remaining points: BP, Binge, Kayo, Disney+, Qantas Shopping Portal.
🚀 Total Points Earned: 1,063,097
This is how I get my Qantas Points to then book Business & First Class for less.
Let me know your 2024 total! 👇
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🚀 Boost Your Points Balance! 🚀
📆 From Wed 7 Aug to Tue 13 Aug 2024, earn 2,000 Flybuys points on $100 & $250 Coles Mastercard gift cards at Coles!
🌟 Pay just a $5 fee for a $100 card to earn either $10.50 Flybuys Dollars or 1,050 Velocity points.
I recommend the $100 cards since both earn the same 2,000 points bonus!
🛒 Limited to 5 gift cards per Flybuys account (total for the week). In-store only!
✈️ I transfer my Flybuys points to Velocity, so those 1,050 points will go towards $21-$64 worth of Business Class Reward flights. That’s why the $5 fee is worth it to me!
✉️ I’ll be using these Mastercard Giftcards for purchases like council rates (Postpay) where I normally earn no points as it is classes as a governmentspend.
What do you think? Is the fee worth the points to you?
*Excludes $50 Coles Mastercards.
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Here are five ways to get into a Qantas lounge without flying business class:
1. Qantas Points Club:
Earn at least 150,000 Qanyas points annually to join Points Club and receive two complimentary lounge passes. Points Club Plus members (300,000 points) receive a full Qantas Club membership for their membership year.
2. Select Credit Cards:
Some credit cards offer complimentary Qantas lounge passes as a perk.
Examples:
American Express Qantas Ultimate Card: Offers two complimentary Qantas Club lounge invitations each year after your first Qantas spend on the card.
Qantas Premier Platinum Credit Card: Includes two complimentary single-entry lounge passes each year.
3. Qantas Club Membership:
Purchase a Qantas Club membership for lounge access whenever you fly with Qantas or Jetstar.
Worth It?: This is ideal if you fly frequently and want consistent lounge access, but it may not be worth it for infrequent travelers.
4. Status with Qantas Frequent Flyer Program:
Achieving certain status tiers within the Qantas Frequent Flyer program can grant lounge access.
How to Access: Achieve Silver status for one complimentary pass. Gold, Platinum, and Platinum One members receive full lounge access. Status is earned by accumulating Status Credits from flying with Qantas or partner airlines.
5. Facebook Lounge Pass Gifting/Swap Groups:
There are multiple Facebook groups where you can be gifted or swap for a lounge pass.
Note: Purchasing a lounge pass from anyone other than directly through Qantas is against Qantas' terms and conditions.Here are five ways to get into a Qantas lounge without flying business class:
1. Qantas Points Club:
Earn at least 150,000 Qanyas points annually to join Points Club and receive two complimentary lounge passes. Points Club Plus members (300,000 points) receive a full Qantas Club membership for their membership year.
2. Select Credit Cards:
Some credit cards offer complimentary Qantas lounge passes as a perk.
Examples:
American Express Qantas U
Qantas Points can be complicated- here are 5 things I'm NOT doing.
1️⃣ Spending more than I should just to earn points - don't get sucked into chasing points, they are a marketing tool to get you to spend more.
2️⃣ Hoard my points - points will devalue with inflation, just like money. Have a plan and use your points regularly.
3️⃣ Chase Status - another marketing tool to get you stay loyal = spend more money. I've always had Bronze Qantas status and that hasn't stopped me from using my points for over $100,000 worth of mostly international Business and First Class flights.
4️⃣ Use my Qantas Points on their Points Plus Pay seats - Classic Reward seats are the best value and will ensure you get the most from your points.
5️⃣ Rely on Points Upgades - Qantas point upgrade (Classic Reward upgrades) are not just given, they are a bid system. For international flights, people with the highest status get upgrades first.
Let me know in the comments what you would NOT do with your points?
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This is why I collect points, to travel the world 🌎 in luxury, for less than the price of economy.
Would you like to learn how?
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Emirates First Class Classic Rewards
Brisbane to London
Is it on your bucket list?
Emirates' Boeing 777 First Class offers an enchanting escape into a world of unparalleled luxury and adventure in the skies.
As you step into this exclusive cabin, you'll find yourself in a realm of spacious private suites that cocoon you in comfort and serenity, with sliding doors granting you the tranquility of your own private retreat.
These seats transform into fully flat beds, adorned with sumptuous bedding, inviting you to drift into a world of dreams.
The dining experience is an epicurean journey, curated by culinary virtuosos, while your personal screen becomes a portal to countless stories, movies, and music.
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Qantas points plus pay is available on every seat, however, the cost in points is significantly higher than a Classic Reward seat.
Although Classic Reward Seats are not available on every flight, if you are flexible with your travel plans, there a great deal.
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I'm lucky to have experienced Emirates amazing First Class product 4 times.
You can to for as little as 64,500 Qantas Points and $174 taxes for between Sydney and Christchurch.
🇦🇺 Sharing my passion for luxury travel, on points or for cheap.
