Originally Posted by
k_sheep
I've finally convinced Mr k_sheep to start joining me on weekends away, and have booked 3x round trip qantas tickets domestically. Consequently I'd like him to join up to the QFF program to start accruing points.
Does anyone know of any discount or freebie deal going on to reduce that $82.50 fee? Or would he be better off joining another FFP (unlikely, since most of our travel is in discount economy domestically).
Thanks!
Only two ways to avoid the fee that I know of
k_sheep, and neither may suit you:
1) Join the Qantas Club (costs way more, but QFF membership is included) - details
here, and AFF has corporate scheme which obtains a moderate discount
2) Enrol with an address that is not in Australia or New Zealand (you can 'move' to Oz at a convenient time in the future). The address needs to be real though as correspondence would go there. I imagine this option would be on shaky ground as far the QF T&C's go (assuming you are an Oz resident)
There is speculation that Qantas is considering dropping the joining fee altogether, but it is just that (speculation) and even if it were to happen, no idea when that will be.