Double SC on QF*QF, book by 22 Feb [now 25 Feb], Travel 22 Feb-31 Aug
Feb 19, 2019, 3:50 am
#31
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: OOL/DOH
Programs: QF LTS WP, Avis Pres Club, HH Diam.
Posts: 3,192
Decided to book this CMB/AKL in J - did it over the phone with QF and the agent was flabbergasted at how cheap it was. Nets 960 SC's and 39,500 points which is pretty good. Got the SYD-SIN leg in A380 so put in an upgrade to F for 31,500 points, so fingers crossed it clears. Thanks for pointing out the fare minz56!
Feb 19, 2019, 5:08 am
#32
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: DPS, YYJ
Programs: QF
Posts: 192
Yeah, definitely some great premium fares ex-CMB - have seen some amazing CX deals as well, such as JNB for around $1600 USD. I've been keeping my QF status since I left the world of corporate travel (DPS based so not too hard), and I can usually get the 4 segments and a good portion of the SC's on one good long haul J fare during DSC. Also seeing some great QR fares ex-CGK.
Feb 19, 2019, 8:17 pm
#33
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 156
A fellow resident of the holy city!!!
Red E Deals NTL-BNE followed by any of the following are good domestic SC options:
NTL-BNE-SYD-MEL-CBR-BNE-NTL cheapest of the cheap fares still gets you 60 SCs and 4,800 points.
Easiest path to 50 SCs would be NTL-BNE-SYD(K class or similar to score 20 SCs)-BNE-NTL. Can be done in a day.
Red E Deals NTL-BNE followed by any of the following are good domestic SC options:
NTL-BNE-SYD-MEL-CBR-BNE-NTL cheapest of the cheap fares still gets you 60 SCs and 4,800 points.
Easiest path to 50 SCs would be NTL-BNE-SYD(K class or similar to score 20 SCs)-BNE-NTL. Can be done in a day.
I am looking at booking NTL-BNE-HTI return in Y (all on Q400's so no other class) which is 40 SC's and I will book it during the double SC's so 80 SC's will give me nice buffer.
Post my anniversary date I will do a NTL-BNE-SYD-DPS in Y return with double SC's will be 720
Feb 19, 2019, 9:49 pm
#34
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Newcastle, Australia.
Programs: QF Plat+ LTG/ OW Emerald, VA Plat, NZ Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Whatsit. Taxation is theft.
Posts: 2,636
Lol yes @shillard. Now if only we get a lounge at NTL!
I am looking at booking NTL-BNE-HTI return in Y (all on Q400's so no other class) which is 40 SC's and I will book it during the double SC's so 80 SC's will give me nice buffer.
Post my anniversary date I will do a NTL-BNE-SYD-DPS in Y return with double SC's will be 720
I am looking at booking NTL-BNE-HTI return in Y (all on Q400's so no other class) which is 40 SC's and I will book it during the double SC's so 80 SC's will give me nice buffer.
Post my anniversary date I will do a NTL-BNE-SYD-DPS in Y return with double SC's will be 720
Good to see your Gold is in the bag.
Feb 19, 2019, 9:53 pm
#35
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 156
Feb 20, 2019, 8:35 pm
#40
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: NT Australia
Programs: QF WP
Posts: 4,159
unfortunately i’m all sorted for SCs this year and they haven’t extended the travel date past the end of my status year 😭
Feb 20, 2019, 9:02 pm
#41
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Newcastle, Australia.
Programs: QF Plat+ LTG/ OW Emerald, VA Plat, NZ Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Whatsit. Taxation is theft.
Posts: 2,636
Feb 20, 2019, 9:12 pm
#42
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP/LTG | UA P
Posts: 13,530
Feb 21, 2019, 12:39 am
#43
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HKG/HND/OOL
Programs: QF Emerald. SQ Gold.
Posts: 3,166
i dont think it was not selling well. they done damage to themselves by offering 3 special sale before DSC so they shudnt complain lack of takeup... most normal consumer who travels once a year or so buy on their own terms at cheapest rate, not on DSC.
also as some pointed out, as DSC only goes to Aug those who are used to previous promo will wait out... my guess is they will do again in early Aug for travel from Aug19 to mar 2020 to capture next wave of festive bookings ahead ot competitor
also as some pointed out, as DSC only goes to Aug those who are used to previous promo will wait out... my guess is they will do again in early Aug for travel from Aug19 to mar 2020 to capture next wave of festive bookings ahead ot competitor
Feb 21, 2019, 5:17 pm
#44
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 156
So to get my 50 SC's to retain Gold I booked NTL-BNE-HTI return all in Y (they are Q400s so no other class) on Red eDeals for 40 SC's (80 Double)Used my Amex annual travel credit so only $50 additional and booked two nights on HTI with Qantas Hotels having 9pts per $1.
