How far in advance do you plan for a classic rewards flight in general?
Apr 21, 2023, 6:59 pm
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2023
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How far in advance do you plan for a classic rewards flight in general?
Hi all,
Managed to save up some points and looking into some classic rewards flight using points. From your experiences how far do you usually plan ahead to get the seats you're after? 3 months? 6 months? 12 months?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Managed to save up some points and looking into some classic rewards flight using points. From your experiences how far do you usually plan ahead to get the seats you're after? 3 months? 6 months? 12 months?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Apr 21, 2023, 7:40 pm
#2
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,035
Been reports status can effect availability on QF flights
Platinum 353 days out
Emerald 353 days out
Silver 327days out
Bronze 297 days out
Where do you want to go and what class of travel?Emerald 353 days out
Silver 327days out
Bronze 297 days out
AFF --> https://www.australianfrequentflyer....t-flyer-guide/
Apr 21, 2023, 10:01 pm
#4
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Blog site --> https://www.pointhacks.com.au/qantas...calendar-view/
QF & JQ fly to ICN, HNL and various airports in Thailand. And some partner airlines.
QF & JQ fly to ICN, HNL and various airports in Thailand. And some partner airlines.
Apr 22, 2023, 3:36 am
#5
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Australia
Programs: QF LTS, Marriott LTP, ALL GOLD
Posts: 2,440
They used to release a couple of premium awards 353 days out but they have stopped doing that post covid. Premium awards on their international are very rare - you'll likely have better (but not great) luck on partner award. (If they aren't blocking access like QR).
Apr 22, 2023, 8:34 pm
#6
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Join Date: Apr 2023
Posts: 6
Right thats making more sense now, no wonder it was such a struggle trying to find any flights!