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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764810174650{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]Logged in to find your account drained? There\u2019s a quick and easy way to recover expired Qantas points.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Perhaps you haven\u2019t travelled much over the past two years, or if you have, you\u2019ve chosen to fly with airlines other than Qantas. Maybe you\u2019ve explored other popular loyalty programs among Australian travellers, such as Virgin\u2019s Velocity, Emirates Skywards or Singapore Airlines\u2019 KrisFlyer. Whatever the reason, you now find yourself staring at an empty Qantas Frequent Flyer points balance when you were certain you had a small fortune tucked away for a rainy day. You\u2019re not alone, and there is a way to recover your expired points.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764810188075{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

When do Qantas points expire?<\/h3>\n

Qantas Frequent Flyer points have an 18-month expiry from the last date of activity on your account. Activity is defined as earning or using Qantas points via your account, whether that\u2019s earning 3 points from the Qantas Wellbeing app or spending 24,000 points on a Reward flight. It does not include transferring points to or from an Eligible Family Member (Family Transfer) or the transfer of points from Qantas Business Rewards.<\/p>\n

Usually, somewhere during the 60 days prior to your Qantas Points expiration date, Qantas Loyalty will notify you of the number of Qantas Points that are about to expire and the expiration date. Your online Activity Statements will also display a warning. But, should your contact details be out of date and you haven\u2019t touched your account in some time, these warnings can sometimes be missed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”99079″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1764810892576{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1764810221205{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

How to stop Qantas points from expiring<\/h3>\n

It isn\u2019t hard to keep your points activity ticking, especially if you have a Qantas point-earning credit card. If you connect your Qantas Frequent Flyer account to your Woolworths Rewards account, every 2000 Woolworths points will be transformed into 1000 Qantas Points \u2013 easy!<\/p>\n

Easier still, next time you\u2019re indulging in a little retail therapy, opt to shop through the Qantas Shopping portal, or at any Accent Group retailer where you can just scan your Qantas Frequent Flyer card at checkout for instant double points per dollar spent \u2013 and that list is pretty long.<\/p>\n

Want more ways to earn Qantas points without flying? Read our guide HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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What is the Qantas Points Challenge?<\/h3>\n

Should you find your Qantas points balance has emptied due to expiry, be sure to contact Qantas customer service as soon as possible to enquire about having your balance reinstated. Depending on how much time has elapsed since the expiration date (usually no later than six months), you may be eligible for the Qantas Points Challenge.<\/p>\n

The Qantas Points Challenge is a discretionary offer that allows you to reinstate expired Qantas points. To be eligible, you must contact Qantas within six months of your points expiring. If approved, you need to earn 2,500 new Qantas points from at least two different sources within three months to have your expired points restored. Approval is not guaranteed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Read more:<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
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