Qantas has opened its 2025 offer of Double Status Credits or Double Points, a promotion that lets Frequent Flyer members fast-track tier progression or boost their balances ahead of major program changes next year. The booking window runs from 28 August to 3 September 2025 (closes 11:59 pm AEST on 3 September), for travel between 4 September 2025 and 22 August 2026.
Members must register before they book and choose one benefit per passenger—either Double Status Credits or Double Points—for each eligible booking. Only Qantas‑marketed and operated flights with a QF flight number qualify, including QantasLink and services operated by Finnair under wet lease. Codeshare flights on partner airlines do not count.
Why timing matters
Qantas will implement several important program changes in 2025 that affect earning and reward pricing:
- From 5 August 2025, the number of points needed for Classic Flight Rewards and Classic Upgrade Rewards will increase by up to 20% for bookings made on or after that date.
- Carrier charges on international Business and First Classic Rewards will rise to match Classic Plus levels.
- From August 2025, Qantas plans to boost points earning on domestic flights by up to 25% and remove the earn cap for tiered members in premium cabins, adding nearly 4 billion extra points each year.
According to VisaVerge.com analysis, this Double offer helps many members lock in travel and tier progress before the pricing changes take effect, while still allowing travel across a long window (through August 2026).
Registration and eligibility — the essentials
- Members must register for the offer via the Qantas App or website before booking.
- Each passenger in a booking must register separately.
- The choice (Double Status Credits or Double Points) applies per passenger, not per booking—travelers on the same reservation can choose different options.
- Points Club members can earn Double Status Credits on reward seat bookings.
- Bonus points or Status Credits will be credited within eight weeks after travel.
- Important policy change: bonus Status Credits from this promotion now count toward Lifetime status, reversing an earlier exclusion.
Missing the pre-booking registration step means the bonus will not be applied.
Policy changes shaping the 2025–2026 travel year
Qantas has been refitting its Frequent Flyer program since 2024. Key developments include:
- More Classic Plus availability and a larger partner network for reward seats.
- Plans to add up to 1 million more Classic Reward seats, including premium cabins.
- New or expanded partners: Finnair, Air France, KLM, Iberia, and Hawaiian Airlines.
- Qantas reports investing $120 million in Classic Plus since April 2024 and says it has quadrupled the number of seats offered through that product.
The August 2025 pricing change will push Classic Reward points required up by as much as 20%. Full updated charts were due to be published by 5 May 2025. For members targeting international Business or First rewards, higher carrier charges on Classic Rewards will apply from 5 August 2025, aligning them with Classic Plus.
Qantas Loyalty CEO Andrew Glance has highlighted the promotion’s popularity and the airline’s aim to reward members; Qantas reports more than 15,000 reward seats booked each day, including around 1,000 in premium cabins. Travel experts estimate hundreds of thousands of members typically participate in each campaign.
Tier math and one-off status boost
Qantas tier thresholds remain unchanged:
- Gold — 700 Status Credits
- Platinum — 1,400 Status Credits
- Platinum One — 3,600 Status Credits (in a membership year)
Example impacts under Double Status Credits:
- A return Business Class trip Sydney–London normally earning 560 Status Credits would deliver 1,120 Status Credits.
- A return Business Class trip Sydney–Perth normally earning 160 would deliver 320.
Qantas will also deposit a one‑off status boost in September 2025 (applied automatically):
- Bronze / Silver — 40
- Gold — 80
- Platinum — 150
- Platinum One — 300
Who should pick which benefit?
- Choose Double Status Credits if you’re focused on tier movement, particularly:
- Premium cabins on longer routes (higher base Status Credit earn).
- Multi‑leg itineraries where additional sectors increase total earn.
- Points Club members using reward seats who want Status Credits.
- Choose Double Points if you plan to redeem points (upgrades, Classic Rewards, hotels, marketplace purchases) — especially useful if you intend to redeem before the Classic Reward price increases on 5 August 2025.
Many members plan 6–12 months of travel during the promotion window to maximize gains, particularly on premium cabins and multi-leg trips. Community chatter often ranks Double Status Credits as the most popular pick, but the right choice depends on individual goals and timing.
Practical booking steps
- Register for the offer in the Qantas App or at qantas.com before booking.
- For each passenger, choose Double Status Credits or Double Points.
- Book eligible Qantas‑marketed and operated flights between 28 August and 3 September 2025 (booking deadline 11:59 pm AEST on 3 September).
- Travel between 4 September 2025 and 22 August 2026.
- Keep boarding passes and receipts; bonus credits or points should post within eight weeks after travel.
Key pitfalls and rules to watch
- Only Qantas‑marketed and operated itineraries with a QF number qualify.
- Codeshare flights on partner airlines do not qualify (except the Finnair wet‑lease flights treated as Qantas‑operated).
- The benefit selection is per passenger — families can split choices.
- Missing the pre‑booking registration step disqualifies the booking from the bonus.
Broader program context and strategy
Qantas has paired this promotion with broader signals: more reward inventory, continued investment in Classic Plus, and increased domestic points earning from August 2025. Together these moves create competing incentives:
- Lock in Status Credits or points now before Classic Reward/Upgrade prices rise.
- Or wait to take advantage of increased domestic points earn after August 2025 to rebuild balances.
Members often blend strategies: use Double Status Credits to secure tier status, then switch to Double Points for later redemptions or family travel before the 5 August pricing change.
Deadlines and travel documentation
- Booking deadline: 3 September 2025 (11:59 pm AEST).
- Classic Reward & Classic Upgrade pricing increases for new bookings from: 5 August 2025.
- Travel window for the Double offer: 4 September 2025 – 22 August 2026.
- Bonus posting timeline: up to eight weeks after travel.
For international travelers, check visa rules and entry conditions well in advance. Official visa information and the Visa Finder tool are available on the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website: Department of Home Affairs – Visa Finder.
Keep records of travel (boarding passes, receipts) until bonuses post — community reports suggest domestic postings can appear faster, while complex international itineraries may take longer, but Qantas’ published guidance remains up to eight weeks.
With a narrow booking window but large upside—especially for those chasing Gold, Platinum, or Platinum One—careful planning around cabin, routing, and timing can turn this single promotion into a year’s worth of travel benefits.
This Article in a Nutshell
Qantas’ 2025 promotion offers Double Status Credits or Double Points for members who register before booking between 28 August and 3 September 2025 and travel from 4 September 2025 to 22 August 2026. Eligible flights must be Qantas‑marketed and operated with a QF number; codeshares do not qualify except Finnair wet‑lease flights. The promotion helps members lock in tier progression or points before loyalty changes: Classic Reward and Classic Upgrade prices may rise up to 20% from 5 August 2025, carrier charges for international Classic Rewards will align with Classic Plus, and domestic points earning is set to increase by up to 25% later in August. Bonus credits or points post within eight weeks and now count toward Lifetime Status. Qantas will also apply an automatic one‑off status boost in September 2025. Members should register per passenger, choose their benefit based on goals (status vs. redemptions), keep travel documentation, and confirm each segment’s eligibility to ensure bonuses apply.
