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Anna · 29th July 2007, 10:48 AM

I recently took a return flight paid for by a Cth govt department. I was aware that I would only get status credits for the flight and that all the FF points would go to the govt.

However as QF gold, I would have earned both base points and status points for the flight.

Does anyone know whether the govt gets the status points or does it just get the base points?

Dave Noble · 29th July 2007, 10:57 AM

My understanding is that some AU Government fares are non-point earning on the QF scheme but are eligable for status credits. It would seem that you were booked on a fare which was non point earning restricted ( or points credited in error )

Dave

JAB · 29th July 2007, 11:01 AM

I did a few flights for the WA government late last year. Got both points and status credits

oz_mark · 29th July 2007, 12:24 PM

My understanding is you get neither the base points or the 50% bonus for being gold.

QF009 · 29th July 2007, 07:05 PM

I've never got the points, only SCs.

NM · 30th July 2007, 10:21 AM

And the government does not get the points either (as the OP was suggesting). The non-earning fares are non0-earning for both the flyer and the dept making the booking.

29th July 2007, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Anna Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 133	Points for govt flights I recently took a return flight paid for by a Cth govt department. I was aware that I would only get status credits for the flight and that all the FF points would go to the govt. However as QF gold, I would have earned both base points and status points for the flight. Does anyone know whether the govt gets the status points or does it just get the base points?

29th July 2007, 10:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Noble Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Member of: QF, AA, Hertz, Priority Club, Hilton Posts: 4,679	Re: Points for govt flights My understanding is that some AU Government fares are non-point earning on the QF scheme but are eligable for status credits. It would seem that you were booked on a fare which was non point earning restricted ( or points credited in error ) Dave

29th July 2007, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
JAB Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Perth Member of: QFF Gold Posts: 15	Re: Points for govt flights I did a few flights for the WA government late last year. Got both points and status credits

29th July 2007, 12:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
oz_mark Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Melbourne Member of: QF FF, SQ KF, DJ Velocity, MH enrich Posts: 8,196	Re: Points for govt flights My understanding is you get neither the base points or the 50% bonus for being gold.

29th July 2007, 07:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
QF009 Established Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Member of: AA EXP, QF NB, BD*G, LH FTL, SPG PLT Posts: 3,224	Re: Points for govt flights I've never got the points, only SCs. __________________ AFF Gathering #3: Sydney, Oct23-25 2009 “It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking: the arrival of a friend, one's present or future thirst, the excellence of the wine, or any other reason.” Are you flying with me? aka KeithMEL at SQTalk

30th July 2007, 10:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
NM Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Member of: AA Exec Plat; QF LTG; PC Plat; HHonors Gold Posts: 11,440	Re: Points for govt flights And the government does not get the points either (as the OP was suggesting). The non-earning fares are non0-earning for both the flyer and the dept making the booking. __________________ NM aka Nelly Mobbs

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