Classic Upgrade Rewards can now be requested in the Qantas App.
How many Qantas Points do I need?
Discover how many points you'll need to upgrade your next trip with our upgrade calculator. Alternatively you can view the Classic Upgrade Reward tables.
Tips for Classic Upgrade Rewards
Make sure your e-ticket has been issued
You need to have an eligible paid and confirmed ticket on a Qantas flight with a Qantas (QF) flight number on your ticket. |
Ensure you have enough points for the upgrade
Members must have enough points for the Classic Upgrade Reward at the time they request it and when the upgrade is confirmed. Top-up points and family transfers may assist in ensuring that enough points are available. |
Missed your chance to request an upgrade on a domestic flight?
You can use your Qantas Points to request a Domestic On Departure Upgrade Reward from three hours before your flight departs, after checking in.
Family Transfers
Need more points? Or got some to spare? Keep Qantas Points in the family with Family Transfers – it’s a great way to boost points balances instantly. Conditions apply.
How Upgrade Reward requests are processed
Classic Upgrade Reward requests are prioritised based on several factors as determined by Qantas including your original booked cabin and your Qantas Frequent Flyer membership tier. Upgrade requests will be reviewed as follows:
Membership tier | Domestic Upgrades | International Upgrades |
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Platinum One | Within three days of the scheduled flight departure | Within seven days of the scheduled flight departure |
Platinum | Within three days of the scheduled flight departure | Within three days of the scheduled flight departure |
Gold, Silver, Bronze | Within 24 hours of the scheduled flight departure | Within 24 hours of the scheduled flight departure |
It may not be possible to confirm your international Classic Upgrade Reward according to the timetable above even if seats are available for sale in the upgrade cabin due to expected future commercial passenger demand.
If your upgrade is confirmed, it will be noted in 'Bookings' at qantas.com and in your flight details within the Qantas App. Where possible we’ll notify you with an SMS (conditions apply). You’ll also be informed when you check-in to your flight at the airport. Qantas Points will be deducted from your account when your upgrade is confirmed.
Useful information about upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I request a Classic Upgrade Reward?
For domestic and international flights, you can request a Classic Upgrade Reward from any time after you’ve paid for your ticket and received confirmation, up to 5 hours before your domestic flight is scheduled to depart or up to 10 hours before your international flight is scheduled to depart.
Will I earn Qantas Points and Status Credits for my upgraded flight?
Yes. Although you will only earn Qantas Points and Status Credits for the fare class you originally purchased.
What fare conditions will apply?
The fare conditions applicable to the fare originally purchased will apply.
What will happen to my Dietary Required Meal if my upgrade is confirmed?
Unfortunately, Dietary Required Meals may not be available in the upgraded class of travel.
Can I request a Classic Upgrade Reward when travelling with a Service Dog?
Yes, you may be eligible to request a Classic Upgrade Reward. Please contact us in advance of travel to make your request. Find more information on travelling with a Service Dog.
Can I request a Classic Upgrade Reward when travelling with family and friends?
You can request an upgrade for eligible family members only. If you request a Classic Upgrade Reward, all eligible family members on your booking will be included.
If your booking includes passengers other than eligible family members, you will need to contact Qantas to split the booking and then you will be able to request an upgrade.
Will I be charged if I cancel my Classic Upgrade Reward?
You may cancel an unconfirmed request for an upgrade without forfeiting your Qantas Points at any time prior to the scheduled flight departure.
Should your upgrade request be confirmed and you choose to cancel your upgrade request more than 24 hours before the scheduled flight departure, your Classic Upgrade Reward will be refunded subject to a 5,000 points cancellation fee.
If you cancel your upgrade request or fail to board a flight for which you have redeemed points for a Classic Upgrade Reward within 24 hours of the scheduled flight departure, you will forfeit the points used and a seat may no longer be available in your original booked class.
What flights are eligible for Classic Upgrade Rewards?
You can request an Upgrade Reward on eligible paid and confirmed tickets on flights operated by Qantas, with a Qantas (QF) flight number on the ticket.
From time-to-time Classic Upgrade Rewards may also be requested on eligible paid and confirmed tickets on codeshare flights operated by another airline with a Qantas (QF) flight number on the ticket.
Domestic flights within Australia
Fare Type | From (Frequent Flyer Categories) | To (Upgrade Travel Class) |
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Classic Flight Reward Economy Classic Plus Flight Reward Economy Red e-Deal Flex |
Classic Flight Reward Economy Classic Plus Flight Reward Economy Red e-Deal Flex |
Premium Economy (where available) and/or Business |
Classic Flight Reward Premium Economy Classic Plus Flight Reward Premium Economy Premium Economy Sale Premium Economy Saver Premium Economy Flex |
Classic Flight Reward Premium Economy Classic Plus Flight Reward Premium Economy Premium Economy Sale Premium Economy Saver Premium Economy Flex |
Business |
Premium Economy is available on selected Qantas flights.
International flights (QF1-299 and QF350-389)
Fare Type | From (Frequent Flyer Categories) | To (Upgrade Travel Class) |
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Classic Flight Reward Economy Classic Plus Flight Reward Economy Economy Sale Economy Saver Economy Flex |
Classic Flight Reward Economy Classic Plus Flight Reward Economy Discount Economy Economy Flexible Economy |
Premium Economy (where available) |
Classic Flight Reward Premium Economy Classic Plus Flight Reward Premium Economy Premium Economy Sale Premium Economy Saver Premium Economy Flex |
Classic Flight Reward Premium Economy Classic Plus Flight Reward Premium Economy Discount Premium Economy Premium Economy Flexible Premium Economy |
Business |
Classic Flight Reward Business | Classic Flight Reward Business |
Not eligible |
Classic Plus Flight Reward Business Business Sale Business Saver Business Flex |
Classic Plus Flight Reward Business Discount Business Business Flexible Business |
First |
Classic Upgrade Rewards are not available on international economy airfares booked in E, N, O, Q class.
Classic Upgrade Rewards from selected Discount Economy classes which are not normally eligible (for example N, Q and O class) may be offered on a selected basis for limited periods at the discretion of Qantas. The points required for a Classic Upgrade Reward from these discount Economy classes may be higher than the points quoted in these tables, and will be advised at the time of the promotion during the Classic Upgrade Reward request process on qantas.com, and are subject to change between promotions.
Premium Economy is available on selected Qantas flights.
I'm a Qantas Business Rewards member. How do I use my business's points to upgrade?
You can use your business’s Qantas Points to request an upgrade directly from your Qantas Business Rewards account. Log in to your Qantas Business Rewards account, click ‘Manage Bookings’ and select ‘Upgrade’ next to the existing flight booking you wish to upgrade.