Here are our top tips at a glance for maximising Status Credits.
Buy Business Class fares, particularly on international routes.
Purchase a return ticket.
Stick to Qantas-operated flights.
Make as many connections as possible.
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For Qantas, Status Credits will reset every membership year, regardless of when it was earned. For Velocity, Status Credits will expire 12 months after they were earned. Can you buy Status Credits? No, you cannot.
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.
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.
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.
In our airport guides, we include lounges that economy-class travellers can access by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or joining a lounge membership program.
While you must have 75 elite night credits to earn Titanium status, there are multiple ways to earn those credits, including by holding one of Marriott's co-branded credit cards. With Titanium elite status, you'll receive numerous benefits that save money, earn additional points and improve your stays.