Let’s talk Qantas Classic Reward seats today – how to book them, why you’d want to, and a few tips & tricks. Let’s keep it super simple and straightforward for all the people new to this!
What are Qantas Classic Reward Seats?
This fare type is the golden ticket for Qantas Frequent Flyer members! Classic Reward Flights let you book flights using your Qantas Points for a fraction of what they normally cost. Just think of ‘Classic Reward Flights’ as heavily discounted sale fares but instead of paying cash you pay with points.
Finding and Booking Qantas Classic Reward Seats
1. Off to the Website:
- First, head to the Qantas website and make sure you’re logged into your Frequent Flyer account. You’ll need this to book with points!
2. Using the Standard Search:
- Start by inputting your departure and arrival cities, along with your travel dates.
- Don’t forget to tick the box that says “Use points” – it’s crucial!
- After hitting search, you’ll be met with a list of flights. Here’s where it gets interesting: look for fares labelled “Classic Flight Reward” on the far right of the options. That’s your ticket to point-saving travels! If you’re searching a popular route it may display few results so search something simple like Sydney to Brisbane so you can see what it should look like. After you know what you’re looking for, play around with different routes.
3. Use the Multi-City Search Tool to Speed Up Searching:
- On the Qantas website, click the “Multi-city/Stopover” option.
- Enter all the cities you’ll be hopping through and your desired travel dates. (You can still search direct flights doesn’t need to be multi city)
- Be sure to tick “Use points – Classic Flight Rewards only” to narrow your search effectively!
- This method is great for viewing lots of flights across multiple dates, making your hunt for Classic Reward seats a bit easier as it displays only classic reward flights and in a calendar view!
The Catch: Limited Classic Reward Seats
Those golden tickets of travel (Classic Reward seats) can be extremely rare. Here’s how to maximise your chances:
– Be Flexible: If you can budge a day or two either side of your planned travel dates, more options might become available to you.
– Book Early: Snapping up seats well in advance can increase your chances of landing a Classic Reward seat. We recommend 6-9 months in advance for popular routes.
– Keep an Eye Out: Don’t give up if seats aren’t available the first time you check. Availability can change, so keep checking back every few days.
– Set Up Alerts: Various online tools and apps will let you set up alerts, notifying you when Classic Reward seats become available on the routes you’re eyeing. Look into Expert Flyer for more details head to their site here.
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