Originally Posted by
LinoNAC
...I note that the qantas SP are similar to the new lower levels that airnz have announced but the actual SP for gold and platinum are a lot lower than the airnz gold and elite (in other words easier to achieve on similar routes)...
Correct, QF status is earned faster on premium fares (not accidental). If you want to have Star status, using another plan such as Aegean would earn *Gold quickly.