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More destinations, new aircraft and more. Qantas Points and Status Credits shown are as at 01-Nov-2023 Having trouble viewing this email? [View it in your browser](. [Qantas Frequent Flyer]( Frequent Flyer number 1931436305 Qantas Points 0 Status Credits 0 [Flying news]( Hi {NAME}, I'm Catriona, the Chief Customer and Digital Officer for Qantas. I'll be sending these updates so you can get an overview of everything that's happening here at Qantas. Please read on for more flying updates including new destinations, new aircraft as well as travel ideas to inspire your next adventure and more. There are lots of great changes happening around Qantas and I can't wait to share more updates with you soon. [Signature](#) More flights to Australia and New Zealand [More flights to Australia and New Zealand]( We are excited to add more direct flights from the USA to Australia and New Zealand, including more flights on our New York-Auckland-Sydney route, increasing to daily from August 2024. Plus, we are adding more seats from Los Angeles to Melbourne and Sydney from July 2024.* [Book now]( [More new destinations to explore from Australia]( [More new destinations to explore from Australia]( This week we started daily flights from Sydney to Shanghai and Brisbane to Wellington, alongside three weekly Brisbane to Honiara (Solomon Islands) flights. Plus, we are introducing non-stop flights from Perth to Paris and adding seats from Australia to popular destinations like Japan, South Africa, Papua New Guinea, Bali and more over the next year.* [Explore our international network  ]( [More ways to earn with Qantas and American Airlines]( [More ways to earn with Qantas and American Airlines]( Did you know you can earn Qantas Points and Status Credits on eligible Qantas and American Airlines flights from the USA to Australia and New Zealand, as well as to 65 destinations within Australia? Make sure you include your Frequent Flyer number in your booking.+ [Find out more  ]( [Expanding our international fleet]( [Expanding our international fleet]( We are expanding our fleet with 24 additional aircraft recently ordered for delivery from 2027, including four additional Boeing 787-9s, eight Boeing 787-10s and 12 additional Airbus A350-1000s, which will unlock new routes and premium travel experiences.~ [Find out more  ]( [New international Neighbour Free seating]( [New international Neighbour Free seating]( Enjoy extra space and comfort when travelling in Economy. We're now trialling Neighbour Free seating on select international flights which means you can now reserve the seat next to you, keeping it free throughout your flight.[#](#disc#) [Find out more  ]( [Do you still have a Qantas COVID travel credit?]( Do you still have a Qantas COVID travel credit? You can request a refund at any time but if you prefer to use your credit for travel, make sure you book by 31 December 2023. Don't forget to register to earn double Qantas Points on eligible flights booked with your travel credit.** [Find out more]( Just got back from... We asked three Qantas Frequent Flyers to share what they did when they landed in New Zealand. Find out what they got up to during their trip. [Queenstown]( [Queenstown]( The first thing we did was go to Fergburger - then, it was activity time. The Cow is another Queenstown institution. [Read more  ]( [Auckland]( [Auckland]( Auckland is a very walkable city; we spent our days strolling around the lovely streets. I really enjoyed the Auckland Bridge Climb where you get 360-degree views. [Read more  ]( [Queenstown]( [Queenstown]( You don't have to be adventurous to enjoy Queenstown - the most energetic thing we did was walking the Queenstown Trail. [Read more  ]( Spotlight on Melbourne [Spotlight on Melbourne]( Whether it's a tucked-away bar, only-if-you-know street art or a micro-restaurant, Melbourne keeps many of its coolest secrets low-key. Here's how to track down the best of them. [Read more  [Pellentesque]]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( [Qantas]( [Oneworld]( [Your Account]( | [Program Terms]( | [Privacy Statement]( | [Online Help]( | [Contacts]( | [Qantas]( This email was originally sent to {EMAIL}. You have received this email because you are subscribed to ‘Flight specials, news and updates’ emails. To unsubscribe from ‘Flight specials, news and updates’ emails only, [click here](. To view and update the full list of Qantas email types that you are currently subscribed to, log in to Your Profile at [qantas.com]( Sent by Qantas Airways Limited (ABN 16 009 661 901). Australian headquarters: 10 Bourke Road, Mascot, NSW 2020. We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and fly. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Important information *New international flight routes are subject to government and regulatory approval. All schedules subject to change, including last minute aircraft changes. +Qantas Points and Status Credits (where applicable) are earned on [Eligible Flights]( with a Qantas or applicable oneworld® Member Airline or Airline Partner flight number on your ticket. Qantas Points and Status Credits may not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn and redeem Qantas Points and Status Credits. A joining fee may apply. Join online now. For full details see the Qantas Frequent Flyer program [Terms and Conditions]( and [Airline Earning Tables](. Seats are subject to capacity controls, availability is limited, and some flights may not have any Classic Flight Rewards available. Taxes, fees and carrier charges are payable to Qantas (excluding any amounts payable to third parties at the airport) in addition to the points required. For more information, visit [Classic Flight Rewards](. ~Based on current committed Qantas Group aircraft ordered from 2023. Aircraft to commence arrival from 2026/2027. #Neighbour Free may be offered to customers travelling in Economy on selected Qantas operated international flights. Eligible customers will receive an invitation email to purchase Neighbour Free, reserving the seat next to their standard seat, for a cost, on their eligible flight. Neighbour Free refers to the personal seat space only and doesn’t include any additional baggage allowances and cannot be used for infant seating or to place items such as carry-on baggage or musical instruments. The amount for Neighbour Free is separate and additional to the amount paid (if applicable) for seating in the original booking. Qantas Points cannot be earned on this seat type. Neighbour Free is available for purchase between 48 hours and 2 hours before international departure. Customers are responsible for ensuring that they have sufficient funds on their nominated payment card at the time of purchase. Neighbour Free cannot be guaranteed as seats may need to be changed for operational, safety or security reasons, even after boarding the aircraft. For more information on cancellations and refund eligibility, refer to the full [terms and conditions](. **To participate you must be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member holding a Qantas travel credit with an outstanding credit. Qantas Frequent Flyer members who register on the [campaign page]( or via email and make an Eligible Flight booking between 12.01 am (AEST) 4 September 2023 and 11.59 pm (AEDT) 31 December 2023, for travel between 12.01 am (AEST) 4 September 2023 and 11.59 pm (AEDT) 19 December 2024 will earn double Qantas Points. At any point during the promotion period, Qantas travel can be booked up to a maximum of 353 days in advance, which reflects the system range. To be eligible, part or full payment must be made with a Qantas travel credit (including Flight Credit, Qantas Pass, Qantas TravelPass, and Qantas Credit). Booking fees may apply, but the individual terms and conditions of the Qantas travel credit type still apply. Booking fees may apply, the individual terms and conditions of the Qantas travel credit type still apply. All members in a booking must individually register and include their Qantas Frequent Flyer number in their booking to be eligible. Double Qantas Points will be earned on each [eligible flight]( booked within the offer period. Double Qantas Points will be credited to eligible Qantas Frequent Flyer accounts from eight weeks after travel. Qantas reserves the right to vary the terms and conditions of the promotion or promotion period at its reasonable discretion by publishing revised terms including but not limited to, cancelling or in any way modifying the offer or the offer period. Full or part travel of an itinerary is eligible only if you book (regardless of payment date) and travel within the promotional dates as listed above. If you cancel your initial qualifying booking or change it to be outside the promotional period, the double Qantas Points offer will not apply. An Eligible Flight for the purpose of this promotion means a flight with a ‘QF’ flight number on an Australian Domestic or International ticket where a Qantas travel credit was used for full or part payment and where Qantas Points are normally earned. For full details, see [terms and conditions](. Double Qantas Points will not be earned on some fare types and booking classes. See [Airline Earning Table]( for details. Other passengers in the same booking must register separately to be eligible for this offer. This offer is not transferable. If you qualify and register for multiple bonus Qantas Points offers for the same flight segment, the highest value bonus offer will be applied to each individual qualifying segment. Only one double Qantas Points offer can be used per individual qualifying segment of your itinerary, however if you qualified for a special offer on your Qantas TravelPass, both offers will be applied. Double Qantas Points are based on the Base Rate which applies, or the [Minimum Points Guarantee]( if applicable. Double Qantas Points may be earned on multiple eligible flight bookings made during the promotion period. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Qantas Points or Status Credits offers offered by Qantas. Flights are subject to availability and any applicable fare conditions. Flights can be booked via the Qantas website, a travel agent, Qantas Contact Centres or the dedicated Qantas Travel Credit Concierge team who can be contacted on 1300 171 505. Fees and charges may apply. Your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number must be recorded at the time of registration and booking to earn double Qantas Points. Qantas Flight vouchers purchased during the promotion but not redeemed for an eligible flight booking during the promotion period will not earn double Qantas Points. QLEG047 [ ](