Credit cards and Classic Plus Flight Rewards

To the joy of travel lovers everywhere, we recently announced the addition of 20 million new reward seats this year. This means that those with Qantas Points earning credit cards now have a wider range of options when it comes to using points for travel. Known as Classic Plus Flight Rewards, these seats offer more choices in Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First, and are available to every Qantas International destination with domestic coming later this year. Importantly, these Reward seats are in addition to the more than 5 million Classic Flight Rewards we offer annually across Qantas, Jetstar and our partners.

How are Classic Plus Flight Rewards different to Classic Flight Rewards?

Classic Plus Flight Rewards offer greater choice of when and where you want to fly  using your Qantas Points. In a similar way to a commercial fare, the amount of points you need to book this type of Reward seat fluctuates. They usually require more points than Classic Flight Rewards, but can provide even more value during sales. It also means greater availability, so you can fly to more places, more often, including during peak travel periods.

Do I need to do anything to be eligible?

If you have a Qantas Points earning credit card, you don’t need to do a thing. You’ll keep earning points as usual, and when it comes to using your points, you’ll simply have more options to choose from when booking flights on Qantas.com.

How to find Classic Plus Flight Rewards and redeem your points

To find and book a Reward seat on qantas.com, first log into your Qantas Frequent Flyer account. Next search, enter your destination and travel dates into the flight search, and remember to select ‘Rewards’. Both types of Rewards seats will be shown, with a red Reward ribbon indicating Classic Flight Rewards, and a blue Reward ribbon indicating Classic Plus Flight Rewards. If both types of Rewards seats are available on your selected date, the lowest points fare will be shown). From there, simply select your flights and complete your booking.

How to make the most of your Qantas Points earning card

As a Qantas Points earning credit card holder, you can take advantage of the new Classic Plus Flight Rewards sooner, by ensuring you’re earning as many points as possible on your card. Use this checklist to make sure you’re not missing out on points:

1. Use your card for everyday spending such as lunches, coffees, fuel, bills, groceries, etc

2. Tap on and off public transport with your card

3. Swap your direct debits to your Qantas Points earning card

4. Add your credit card to your mobile wallet, so it’s always available to use

You can use your Qantas Points for Classic Plus Flight Rewards seats flying on International flights now, with domestic coming later this year. So where will you fly next? Make your next trip possible with points.

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Disclaimer: Classic Plus Flight Rewards are currently available on Qantas International routes departing Australia and New Zealand. Australian domestic Classic Plus Flight Rewards to come later this year. Reward seats are subject to availability. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable to Qantas (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport) by an Accepted Payment Card or Qantas Points in addition to the points required on Classic Plus Flight Reward flights. Qantas Points required and taxes, fees and carrier charges are subject to change and quoted at the time of booking.