The highly anticipated Qantas Twice as Rewarding promotion has officially returned for 2026. For a limited 8-day period, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can select between double Qantas Points or double Status Credits on newly booked, eligible Qantas-operated flights.
1. Double Points vs. Double Status Credits: Which Should You Choose?
Your selection depends entirely on your frequent flyer strategy over the coming 12 months. Here is how to evaluate the two options:
| Reward Option | Best Suited For | Strategic Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Double Qantas Points | Leisure travellers, family holiday planners, and members saving for Classic Flight Rewards or cabin upgrades. | Accelerates point accumulation. An international return flight earning 25,000 base points will yield 50,000 total Qantas Points. |
| Double Status Credits | Frequent business travellers, status hunters aiming for Silver/Gold/Platinum, and Lifetime Status builders. | Halves the flight requirements to achieve or retain status tiers. A Sydney–Perth Business Class return yields 320 Status Credits instead of 160. |
Bonus Status Credits earned through Twice as Rewarding DO count towards tier retention, tier progression, and Lifetime Status. However, Qantas terms explicitly exclude them from counting toward Loyalty Bonuses (at 500/1,000 SCs), Platinum Bonus Rewards, Platinum One Bonus Rewards, or Status Accelerator / Fast Track challenges.
2. Step-by-Step Registration & Booking Workflow
- Register First: Log into your Qantas Frequent Flyer account via the Qantas App or campaign portal prior to booking.
- Select Your Reward: Choose Double Points or Double Status Credits. You can modify this choice until 11:59 PM AEST on 2 September 2026.
- Book Eligible Flights: Create new flight bookings between 26 August 2026 and 2 September 2026 for travel departing between 3 September 2026 and 14 August 2027.
- Attach Frequent Flyer Numbers: Ensure every passenger has their unique Frequent Flyer number correctly linked to their ticket.
3. Flight & Route Eligibility
To qualify for double rewards, flight sectors must satisfy strict operating rules:
| Flight Sector Category | Status | Details & Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas Operated (QF Flight Number) | ELIGIBLE | All domestic & international flights operated by Qantas aircraft. |
| QantasLink Regional Carriers | ELIGIBLE | Sunstate, Eastern Australia, Alliance, National Jet, and Airlink. |
| Finnair Wet-Lease (QF Operated) | ELIGIBLE | Selected Finnair aircraft operated on behalf of Qantas with QF flight numbers. |
| Partner Codeshares (Emirates, AA, Qatar) | EXCLUDED | Even if booked under a QF flight number, partner-operated flights do NOT qualify. |
| Jetstar Flights (JQ, 3K, GK) | EXCLUDED | All Jetstar branded services are excluded from this promotion. |
| Flight Credits Issued ≥ 26 Aug 2026 | EXCLUDED | Only flight credits issued before 26 August 2026 qualify when used for new bookings. |
4. Frequently Asked Questions
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