Qantas Enhances Frequent Flyer Program with Classic Plus Reward Seats and Double Points Offer in Australia

Qantas is set to elevate its Frequent Flyer program, with members soon gaining access to over 20 million reward seats, thanks to the launch of the new Classic Plus option on domestic flights. The new addition expands the reward seat availability on regional and interstate routes across Australia, giving members even more flexibility for booking with points. This rollout follows the successful debut of Classic Plus on international flights earlier this year.

Classic Plus Launches December 12

Starting December 12, 2024, Qantas Frequent Flyers can use Classic Plus for domestic and regional flights, making it easier to secure reward seats for vacations, city breaks, or interstate getaways. The Classic Plus seats, available across all travel classes, will allow members to choose point-based bookings similar to cash fares, with prices fluctuating based on demand. Lower point requirements are available during off-peak times or for early bookings, while peak periods may have higher point costs. Additionally, Classic Plus seats may offer even lower point costs during promotional sales, potentially undercutting traditional Classic reward seats.

To start, Sale Domestic Economy seats will be priced from 5,600 points for Sydney to Gold Coast, 6,700 points for Sydney to Byron Bay, 6,900 points for Melbourne to Launceston, and 25,900 points for Melbourne to Perth on selected dates. For peak periods, such as the April 2025 school holidays, example rates could rise to 9,600 points for Sydney to Gold Coast and 32,500 points for Melbourne to Perth.

Members booking these reward seats will need to cover additional fees, taxes, and carrier charges, which can be reviewed at the launch by visiting the Qantas website. This expansion across both domestic and international Qantas flights provides members access to more than 20 million reward seats annually, reinforcing Qantas’ commitment to its Frequent Flyer base.

Success of Classic Plus Internationally

Since introducing Classic Plus on international routes in July, Qantas has seen a surge in bookings, with over 25 billion points redeemed. Popular destinations include Tokyo, Singapore, London, Bali, and Queenstown, with a notable trend in bookings across premium classes such as First, Business, and Premium Economy. Qantas still maintains its Classic reward seats, available across the network with Jetstar and 45 global partners, at points rates unchanged since 2019.