How do I get Qantas Silver status?

To reach Qantas Lifetime Silver, you'll have to notch up 7,000 Qantas Status Credits over the years. You can check on your progress towards Lifetime Silver via the Qantas website. That's no easy feat. After all, 'regular' Qantas Silver is earned with 300 Status Credits and retained with 250 Status Credits.



To achieve Qantas Silver status, you must earn 300 Status Credits within a single membership year. Additionally, at least four of your flight segments must be on Qantas, QantasLink, or Jetstar marketed flights. Status Credits are distinct from Frequent Flyer points and are earned based on the distance flown and the fare class of your ticket. For example, a few flexible business class trips or many discount economy flights will help you reach the goal. Once you attain Silver, you only need 250 Status Credits to retain it the following year. Benefits of this tier include a complimentary lounge invitation, priority check-in, and a higher checked baggage allowance on most Qantas-operated flights.

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Best routes to do a Qantas status run on in 2023 The fastest and cheapest way to accumulate lots of Status Credits is to fly Qantas international Business Class via multiple cities, especially when there is a Double Status Credits promotion.

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To keep your Silver status for the remaining year after the three-month introductory period, you'll need to earn 6,250 MQMs or 8 MQSs, spend $750 MQDs or be eligible for the MQD waiver.

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Qantas Frequent Flyer Silver As the first step with Qantas Frequent Flyer status, you'll gain: One complimentary entry to a Qantas Club or Qantas International Business Lounge per year. Use of Business Class check-in counters, regardless of booking class.

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Earn enough Status Credits, and Silver, Gold or Platinum membership will be yours for life, regardless of how often you fly. † We're the only Australian airline loyalty program to reward members with Lifetime status - it's our way of thanking you for your loyalty over the years.

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Your 100,000 Qantas Points could get you anywhere from two to 18 Business Class upgrades on Qantas domestic routes, depending on the fare and distance travelled. It takes just 5,400 Qantas Points to upgrade from Economy to Business on flights under 600 miles (965km) from a regular flexible (Economy Flex) ticket.

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As soon as you have enough Status Credits, Silver or Gold recognition will be yours for life, regardless of how often you then fly. Status Credits required for lifetime status: Lifetime Silver status: 7,000 Status Credits. Lifetime Gold status: 14,000 Status Credits.

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We value that haul at roughly $5,400.00, which is quite significant! That's enough to fly one person return (or two people one-way) in Qantas Business Class between Australia and London. Or if domestic travel is more your thing, you could get up to 37 one-way Economy reward seats on shorter domestic routes.

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United travelers can earn Star Alliance Silver elite status by earning Premier Silver elite status in MileagePlus. In 2022, a MileagePlus member must earn 3,500 Premier Qualifying Points or eight Premier Qualifying Flights plus 3,000 PQP to earn Premier Silver elite status.

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If you're a frequent United flyer, becoming a Premier 1K member may be a good idea for you. Although it's costly, the benefits you'll receive are expansive, including complimentary upgrades, free United checked baggage, Marriott elite status and more.

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The only non-ticket purchases you can earn PQP on are Economy Plus, preferred seating purchases, paid upgrades, and MileagePlus Upgrade Awards.

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Absolutely. If you can sign-up for free and earn points through flying or one of Qantas' many partners, then it's worth becoming a member. Points can be used for Business Class flights and more. Learn more about the program in our starter guide.

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