Comments on: How to use Qantas Points to fly Emirates business and first class [2024]

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 23:29:22 +0000

In reply to Danny B. Emirates is being very sporadic with releasing seats right now. It seems seats are more likely to be released as you get closer to the flight date.

By: Danny B

Danny B — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:26:40 +0000

Hi, is there a certain month when they will release more business or first class reward seats?

And what’s the chances of getting 2 classic reward seats

By: Kris

Kris — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 07:19:44 +0000

In reply to Bec. Hi Bec, unfortunately you can only use Qantas Points to upgrade Qantas-operated flights - not Emirates or any other partner airline.

By: Bec

Bec — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 07:17:25 +0000

Hi Kris,

Is it possible to book a classic rewards flight through Qantas (Brisbane to Dubai) and then pay cash to upgrade to business? Either at the airport of before hand?

Is there still a bidding system to upgrade with a classic rewards flights?

Thanks
Bec

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:45:13 +0000

In reply to Fatema. I'm afraid I don't know. It could be that Emirates is not releasing seats during the peak northern summer travel period. Best to just keep checking regularly. Good luck!

By: Fatema

Fatema — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 02:50:22 +0000

Hi,
Thanks for sharing, I am trying to get SYD-DXB in June 2024, but I don’t see reward seats available after April. Do you have any insights on when do these get pushed through.

By: Kris

Kris — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 01:18:47 +0000

In reply to Jai Sharma. Hi Jai, I'm assuming you're flying with Emirates. You can't use Qantas or Velocity points to upgrade Emirates flights (even when they are a codeshare flight with a QF code).

By: Jai Sharma

Jai Sharma — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:00:26 +0000

Hi Kris,
Does Qantas points qualify for an upgrade from Dubai to Melbourne? Also, can one use Velocity points on the way back from Dubai for an upgrade? Thanks a lot – Jai

By: Kris

Kris — Fri, 12 May 2023 08:08:58 +0000

In reply to James. Hi James, you have to fly under your Qantas FF number when booking a reward seat via Qantas. Sadly you won't earn status credits on an Emirates operated flight. Points Club members only earn SCs on Qantas operated flights.

By: James

James — Thu, 11 May 2023 09:43:03 +0000

Hi Kris, is it better to fly under my Qantas or Emirates FF number when booking a rewards flight on Emirates through Qantas? I’m a Points Club member and Silver QFF but gold Emirates FF. It looks like I won’t earn anything using my Emirates FF number but under Qantas Points Club I’m supposed to be able to earn Qantas Status credits. Not sure whether this would work on an Emirates flight though? Advice would be much appreciated!