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Qantas status changes from 8 December 2026, explained
Qantas has announced a major overhaul of its status program, which the press has described as its biggest. Some of it helps people who fly a lot, some of it makes status harder to keep, and one qualifying deadline falls in early December.
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The short version
In late August 2026 Qantas set out changes to Qantas Frequent Flyer status that start on 8 December 2026 and continue into 2027. Three things matter most. Unused Status Credits can roll over into the next year. You can earn Status Credits on the ground, mainly from spending. And Points Club, Points Club Plus and Green Tier all close. Alongside that, the targets to keep Silver, Gold and Platinum go up in 2027.
We are not a loyalty program adviser, and this is a summary of the published changes as of October 2026, drawn from Qantas's announcement and reporting on it. Qantas has said further detail is coming, including the category thresholds for ground earning and the credit card details. Check the Qantas program changes page before you act on any number below.
The dates that matter
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Later in 2026 | A select Qantas Points credit card is due to earn Status Credits on Classic Reward bookings. Cost and rules not yet announced |
| 7 December 2026 | Reported last day to qualify for Points Club or Green Tier. Some outlets say 8 December, so treat 7 December as the safe deadline |
| 8 December 2026 | Rollover starts, earning on the ground starts, Points Club, Points Club Plus and Green Tier close |
| During 2027 | Higher renewal targets, new Lifetime Status milestones, and the Loyalty Bonus is retired. Reports differ on whether this is early or later in the year |
Rollover and earning on the ground
Until now, Status Credits beyond what you needed for your tier were simply lost at the end of the year. From 8 December the excess above your tier's full threshold rolls over, up to a cap. The coverage we have seen does not say whether rollover needs any action, so check your account after 8 December. Rolled-over credits count towards your tier but not towards Lifetime Status.
| Tier | Share of excess rolled over | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | 25% of credits above 300 | 100 |
| Gold | 50% of credits above 700 | 350 |
| Platinum | 50% of credits above 1,400 | 500 |
| Platinum One | 50% of credits above 3,600 | 500 |
Reports differ on the details. Some outlets give Silver a rollover of 25% and others 50%, and the Gold cap was 300 in earlier Qantas material and is 350 in newer reports. The figures above are the ones most recent reports agree on, so check Qantas's program changes page for your tier.
Earning on the ground is the other half. From 8 December you can earn up to 140 Status Credits per membership year across ten categories that do not involve a flight, such as a Qantas Points credit card and shopping with Everyday Rewards at Woolworths. Qantas lists 20 credits for a points-earning credit card and 10 for Everyday Rewards. Each category unlocks its credits once you reach a points-earning target, reported as at least 1,000 points, and Qantas has not published every threshold. These count towards Lifetime Status. If your membership year is already running on 8 December, credits are backdated, but members whose year ends between 31 August and 30 November 2026 miss out.
What gets harder
The cost side is the renewal threshold. Today you can keep a tier with fewer Status Credits than you needed to earn it. Later in 2027 (reports differ on exactly when) that discount ends for Silver, Gold and Platinum, so keeping status will need the same number as earning it.
| Tier | To earn | To keep now | To keep once the single target applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 300 | 250 | 300 |
| Gold | 700 | 600 | 700 |
| Platinum | 1,400 | 1,200 | 1,400 |
| Platinum One | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 |
The Loyalty Bonus is also going. At the moment you earn 50 bonus Status Credits for every 500 eligible credits flown on Qantas or Jetstar, up to four times a year, which is a possible 200 extra credits. If you were landing just above your renewal number with the bonus, the arithmetic changes once it is retired during 2027.
Points Club and Green Tier
Points Club, which needs 150,000 points earned in a membership year, and Points Club Plus, which needs 350,000, close on 8 December. The last day to qualify is reported as 7 December, so treat that as the safe deadline, although some outlets say 8 December. Members who qualify reportedly keep the benefits for the rest of the current membership year and the next. The feature that let Points Club members earn Status Credits on Classic Flight Rewards ends with it, and a select Qantas Points credit card is due to offer Status Credits on Classic Reward bookings instead.
Green Tier members who qualify before 8 December have 90 days from qualifying to choose between 10,000 Qantas Points and 50 Status Credits. If you are close to either threshold, treat the first week of December as the deadline for action, not the end of the year.
What to do before December
- Check where you sit. Look at your Status Credit balance and your membership year end date. The backdating rules depend on the date.
- If you are near Points Club, decide now. The last day to qualify is reported as 7 December, so do not leave it to the 8th.
- Do not book a flight just to chase credits. A cheap business fare is a good reason to fly. Status Credits on their own rarely are. Our guide to fare classes explains why two business tickets can earn very different amounts.
- Ask whether the card is worth it. Check the card's annual fee and spending requirement against the credits and points you would actually use.
- Check the lounge side. Lounge access has changed separately this year, covered in our guide to Qantas lounge changes.
Kaviqa searches fares, not loyalty programs, but the two meet in one place. When a hack can save you money on a business class fare, check the earning rules of the fare before you assume it counts towards your status. You can see current verified fares on the deals page.
Common questions
- When do the Qantas status changes start?
- The first changes start on 8 December 2026, when Status Credit rollover and earning on the ground begin and Points Club and Green Tier close. Higher renewal targets, new Lifetime Status milestones and the end of the Loyalty Bonus follow during 2027.
- How does Qantas Status Credit rollover work?
- From 8 December 2026, credits above your tier's threshold can roll over into the next year. As reported, Silver rolls over 25% of the excess above 300, capped at 100, though some outlets say 50%. Gold, Platinum and Platinum One roll over 50%, capped at 350, 500 and 500. Rolled-over credits count towards your tier but not towards Lifetime Status.
- Is Qantas Points Club closing?
- Yes. Points Club and Points Club Plus close on 8 December 2026, and the last day to qualify is reported as 7 December (some outlets say 8 December). Members who have qualified reportedly keep the benefits for the rest of the current membership year and the next. Green Tier closes on the same date.
- Can I earn Qantas Status Credits from spending?
- From 8 December 2026 you can earn up to 140 Status Credits per membership year across ten non-flying categories. Qantas lists 20 for a Qantas Points-earning credit card and 10 for Everyday Rewards at Woolworths. Each category unlocks its credits once you reach a points-earning target, reported as at least 1,000 points, and Qantas has not published every threshold.
- Will it be harder to keep Gold or Platinum in 2027?
- Yes, for most members. Reports say renewal targets will rise from 600 to 700 for Gold and from 1,200 to 1,400 for Platinum, matching the credits needed to earn those tiers, but exactly when in 2027 differs between reports. Platinum One stays at 3,600. Qantas has said further detail will follow.
