Classic Reward seats to cost more as Qantas hikes points by up to 20 per cent in 2025 overhaul
This marks the first major revision to the points system since 2019 and will affect almost all Classic Reward seats and upgrades across domestic and international flights.
Starting on August 6, 2025, travellers booking with Qantas points will notice higher redemption rates.
For instance, an Economy Classic Reward flight between Sydney and Melbourne will rise from 8,000 points to 9,200.
International flights in premium cabins will also see an increase, with some bookings requiring 20 per cent more points.
Meanwhile, domestic business class flights will only be hiked by five per cent.
Qantas is also expanding access to reward seats, and up to 1 million additional Classic Reward seats will become available from next year, including options in premium cabins and through new and existing global airline partners.
CEO of Qantas Loyalty Andrew Glance said the changes would give members more flexibility and availability for using their points.
'With over 45 airline partners, including new additions like Hawaiian Airlines and expanded premium cabin options with Finnair, Air France, KLM and Iberia, our members will have more opportunities to use their points for travel,' Mr Glance said.
He said these updates responded to the growing demand for reward seats and helped Qantas make more seats available so members could book the trips they had been dreaming about.
Qantas also revealed that Frequent Flyer members were set to earn an extra four billion points this year.
Additionally, tiered members flying in premium cabins within Australia will need fewer flights to reach their next reward booking.
While redemption rates are increasing, members can still book Classic Reward seats at current points levels up until 11:59pm AEST on August 5, 2025, for travel through to June 2026.
Qantas allows bookings up to 11 months in advance, providing a window for travellers to secure flights before the new rates apply.
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