Emirates operates a fleet of over 250 aircraft, serving over 150 destinations across 80+ countries and territories worldwide. Each week, over 1,200 Emirates flights depart from Dubai, connecting passengers to locations on six continents.
At Firstclass.com.au, we often get asked if you can earn Qantas Points on Emirates (EK) flights. The short answer is yes, but there are some nuances to be aware of.
Key Points:
- Earning Points: You can earn Qantas Points on eligible Emirates flights with a QF flight number, but the rate is reduced if flying on an EK flight number.
- Status Credits: You won’t earn Status Credits on Emirates flights unless booked with a Qantas (QF) flight number.
Points and Status Credits Table
| Airline code | Emirates (EK) | Qantas (QF) |
| Earn Qantas Points | Yes | Yes |
| Earn Status Credits | No | Yes |
| Book Classic Flight Rewards | Yes | Yes |
| Points Plus Pay | Yes | Yes |
Points & Status Points Earned Comparison Table
| Route | Qantas Membership Tier | Emirate (EK) | Qantas (QF) |
| Sydney to London via Dubai | Bronze | 0 Qantas Status Points + 13,250 Qantas Points | 295 Qantas Status Points + 20,150 Qantas Points |
| Sydney to London via Dubai | Platinum | 0 Qantas Status Points + 13,250 Qantas Points | 295 Qantas Status Points + 32,550 Qantas Points |
Fly with Emirates (EK) and get recognition with Qantas
Qantas Frequent Flyer Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Platinum One members enjoy additional benefits flying Emirates between and throughout Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Australia, and Asia.
| Benefit | Silver | Gold | Platinum | Platinum One |
| Priority check-in | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Priority boarding | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Priority waitlist/airport standby | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional checked baggage allowance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Express immigration | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Lounge access | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
First Class can book your first-class flights on Emirates using a QF flight number on selected routes even though not all routes/options appear on Qantas.com. Let us know your travel dates and preferences by filling out our contact form or speak to the team at Firstclass.com.au for more information and bookings.
FAQs
You can earn Qantas Points on eligible Emirates flights with a QF flight number, but the rate is reduced if flying on an EK flight number.
The ability to accrue status points on your Emirates flight depends on whether it is booked under a Qantas (QF) or Emirates (EK) flight number. Only Emirates flights booked under a Qantas (QF) flight number will allow you to earn status points.
Book Emirates flights with a Qantas (QF) flight number to maximise your points. This also allows you to earn Status Credits. As you will see in the comparison table above, as you move up the membership tier Qantas rewards with you more points for the same trip, i.e. rewarding you for your loyalty.
Yes, Qantas Frequent Flyer Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Platinum One members earn additional Qantas Status Points and Qantas Points, plus enjoy benefits like priority check-in, boarding, additional baggage, and lounge access on Emirates flights.
You can use the Qantas Points calculator on the Qantas website to see how many points you earn based on your fare and flight.
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