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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 26 MIN

#011 Qantas Points Club Shutdown & Strategy

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Reward seat alerts, travel hacking tools and resources: https://www.skool.com/australiantravelhacking/about Qantas is shutting down Points Club in late 2026 — and most members don't realise what they're about to lose. In Part 1, I break down exactly what Points Club gives you, which benefit is the crown jewel (hint: it's not the ones Qantas advertises), and how to decide between Base and Plus tiers before the window closes. Part 2 covers the qualification playbook and your six-month action plan. 00:00 Points Club Ending Soon 01:06 Why Qantas Killed It 05:30 How Points Club Works 06:40 Timing Rules Matter 09:24 Grandfathering Window 10:19 Status Credits On Rewards 12:24 Eligible Flights And Traps 14:47 Other Points Club Perks 20:02 Base Vs Plus Decision 20:15 Is Plus Worth It 21:57 Three Factors Checklist 25:35 Wrap Up And Part Two 🇦🇺 Australian Travel Hacking Subscribe for points strategy that actually works.

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