Trouble Using AerClub Avios for Qantas
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: United 1P
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Trouble Using AerClub Avios for Qantas
Hi all,
I logged on Avios.com and tried to use AerClub Avios to book a Qantas flight. But it showed no availability. I can see the availability on Ba.com and Aa.com. Does AerClub block certain Qantas flights or is the booking by phone only? Thank you!
I had trouble to transfer the avios to BA even though I use the same personal details. Otherwise, I would just transfer and book on BA.com.
I logged on Avios.com and tried to use AerClub Avios to book a Qantas flight. But it showed no availability. I can see the availability on Ba.com and Aa.com. Does AerClub block certain Qantas flights or is the booking by phone only? Thank you!
I had trouble to transfer the avios to BA even though I use the same personal details. Otherwise, I would just transfer and book on BA.com.
#2
Join Date: Oct 2017
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AerLingus doesn't partner with Qantas. You can still use your AerClub Avios to book that flight, but you've got to transfer them to either BA or Iberia.
#3
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#4
Join Date: Oct 2017
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I think the only airlines you can book with Avios directly from AerClub are the other IAG group ones, e.g. BA, IB, and Vueling. You can also earn (but not redeem) from United. Someone correct me if I've missed anything.
#5
Join Date: Jan 2014
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Correct
Qantas and Cathay are no longer partners, both left the program in July 2018
BA, IB, IE should work
Level , Vueling may work, but unclear
Grey area is if its a codeshare i.e. BA code on a Finnair or AA
Qantas and Cathay are no longer partners, both left the program in July 2018
BA, IB, IE should work
Level , Vueling may work, but unclear
Grey area is if its a codeshare i.e. BA code on a Finnair or AA
#8
Join Date: Jan 2014
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In the context of the JV it may be possible
Simple rule here is if you cannot get in with EI, transfer the points to BA and you should have access to almost all OW carriers
Simple rule here is if you cannot get in with EI, transfer the points to BA and you should have access to almost all OW carriers
#9
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
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Aer Club members certainly can't book BA codeshares operated by Finnair and AA as suggested above. And you certainly can't book Qantas flights through Aer Club just because BA may codeshare on some of them.