Qantas
Frequent Flyer
Status tiers
Bronze
No lounge access at this tier
Silver
= Oneworld RubyNo lounge access at this tier
Gold
= Oneworld SapphirePlatinum
= Oneworld EmeraldPlatinum One
Above Oneworld EmeraldHow to earn status
Qualifying requirement
Gold: 700 status credits in 12 months. Platinum: 1,400 status credits
Status year
Rolling 12 months from membership anniversary
Earning shortcuts
- 1
Qantas credit cards (Qantas Money) earn up to 100 bonus Status Credits per year
- 2
Australia–Asia–Europe long-haul Business Class earns 240 SCs per return trip
- 3
Platinum (Emerald) is among the most accessible First Class lounge paths in Oneworld
Which lounges this unlocks
Airports with Oneworld lounges in our database. Clicking an airport shows all lounges there — use the lounge page to filter by access type.
Earning strategies
Gold: 700 SCs in 12 months — roughly 4–5 return Sydney–London flights in Economy
Australia–Asia routes (SYD–SIN, SYD–HKG) earn well and connect to Oneworld First lounges at Asian hubs
Oneworld Emerald (Platinum) = access to Cathay The Pier First, BA Galleries First, Qatar Al Safwa
Credit card status credits can top up the final gap to Gold or Platinum status
How long status lasts
Status valid for 12 months from your membership anniversary date. Must re-earn qualifying SCs annually.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Qantas First Lounge Sydney is one of the world's best airport lounges
- Platinum (Emerald) = access to Oneworld First Class lounges globally — one of the most accessible Emerald paths
- Active Australian credit card ecosystem for bonus Status Credits
- Competitive qualifying thresholds vs other Oneworld carriers
Cons
- Primarily valuable for Australia/NZ-based travellers
- Australia-centric routes needed for efficient status qualifying
- AUD 99.50 one-time joining fee (waived on many applications)
Is this programme right for you?
Best for
Australia and NZ travellers — easier qualification path
Skip if
You rarely travel to or from Australia or New Zealand
Start earning
Frequent Flyer
Qantas · AUD 99.50 joining fee, then free
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Privilege Club
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