Qantas and American Airlines are rolling out significantly improved frequent flyer benefits, including higher earn rates for points and status credits on each other's networks.
Qantas customers will also benefit from new codeshares across North America with access to more than 50 new routes and almost 30 new destinations, and American customers will enjoy 32 total codeshare routes in Australia.
The changes are being implemented following the US Department of Transportation's (DOT) final approval of Qantas and American Airlines' joint business.
Qantas Frequent Flyers can now:
- Earn up to 3.5 times more Qantas Points on American Airlines flights between Australia and the United States. For example, Qantas Frequent Flyers travelling from Sydney to Los Angeles in Economy may now earn 6,750 Qantas Points, up from 3,750 Qantas Points previously in certain fare classes.
- Earn up to5 times more Status Credits on American Airlines flights between Australia and the United States. For example, Qantas Frequent Flyers travelling from Sydney to Los Angeles in Economy may now earn 90 Status Credits, up from 20 Status Credits previously in certain fare classes.
- Earn up to 4 times more Status Credits on American Airlines flights for travel within the United States/Canada.
- Use Qantas Points for Classic Flights Rewards on American Airlines flights in Premium Economy for the first time, in addition to Economy, Business and First Class.
A table of Qantas Frequent Flyer and full details can be found here (opens in new window).
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