Qantas Double Status Credits May 2026
Qantas DSC promotions offer fast-track to elite status
Qantas has dropped a surprise promotion, where frequent flyers can choose to earn either Double Status Credits or Double Qantas Points.
The latest offer applies to domestic and trans-Tasman Qantas flights. You will need to activate and book by 11 May 2026, for travel between 12 May 2026 and 31 August 2026.
As you might expect, Double Status Credits offers are some of Qantas' most loved and anticipated promotions. That's because Status Credits are the key to earning elite status with Qantas, which comes with perks like priority boarding and lounge access. Earning Double Status Credits unlocks Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Platinum One status at twice the regular speed, while also boosting progress towards Lifetime Qantas Status.
This is the second double Status Credits or double Qantas Points offer launched by the Flying Kangaroo this year, following three DSC promos in 2025. As usual, you can also earn double Qantas Points on Qantas Hotel and Holiday bookings made during the promotional period.
Qantas Double Status Or Points: May 2026
For the next seven days, members can register to earn double Status Credits or double Qantas Points for unlimited bookings made between 5 and 11 May 2026. Eligible dates of travel span from 12 May to 31 August 2026.
Note that this offer applies to Qantas-marketed and operated Australian Domestic and Trans-Tasman flights only. This includes QF flights operated by Alliance Airlines, National Jet, Eastern Australia Airlines and Sunstate Airlines.
International Qantas flights, as well as Jetstar or partner airline flights will not earn double Status Credits or Points.
Bonus Status Credits from this offer do not count towards Loyalty Bonus, Platinum Bonus Rewards, Platinum One Bonus Reward, and Status Accelerator/Challenge earn requirements. Full offer available here.
How Do I Register?
Here’s a step-by-step guide to earning double Status Credits in February 2026.
- Register your choice in the Qantas App or by clicking here before 11 May 2026.
- Make an eligible booking by 11 May 2026, for travel between 12 May and 31 August 2026.
- Ensure your QFF number is included in every booking.
- Complete your trip and wait for your Double Status/Points to land.
You will receive your bonus Status Credits up to eight weeks after travel.
How Many Status Credits Do I Need?
- Silver: 300 to earn, 250 to retain, lifetime 7,000
- Gold: 700 to earn, 600 to retain, lifetime 14,000
- Platinum: 1400 to earn or 1200 to retain, lifetime 75,000
- Platinum One: 3600 to earn or 3600 to retain (2,700+ from QF flights)
Note that from 2027, Qantas will remove the reduced target to retain status, in favour of a single target to both earn and retain. The current earn target will become the new earn/retain target.
Offer History: Qantas Double Status Credits
Qantas has a rich history of offering regular Double Status Credits promotions.
- 2026: February, May
- 2025: March, August, October (QBR)
- 2024: February, October
- 2023: March
- 2022: March, December
- 2021: March, May (Points Club, NZ flights)
- 2020: February
- 2019: February, April (QBR)
- 2018: February, August, October
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligible flights are Australian domestic or trans-Tasman Qantas-marketed and operated flights with a QF flight number, booked between the promotional dates. This includes QF flights operated for Qantas by Alliance, National Jet, Eastern Australia and Sunstate.
Any other partner airline flight, even with a QF flight number, is not eligible. That includes airline partners like Jetstar, Emirates, American Airlines, and so on.
No, only Qantas-operated flights with a QF flight number qualify.
No.
No.
Within eight weeks of travel.
There’s no limit to the number of eligible flights you can book during this promotion.
If you change your flight after having booked it during the DSC window, the promo should still apply as long as;
- You do not cancel or rebook the original booking.
- The booking retains its original PNR.
- The new flight is for eligible travel dates.
- It remains an eligible flight.
Yes, Points Club and Points Club Plus members can earn DSC on reward bookings under this promotion.
Yes, bonus Status Credits will count towards your Lifetime Status.
