Qantas offers biggest ever rewards for vaccinated passengers
Qantas is now offering a new rewards campaign for fully vaccinated passengers including Qantas points, status credits and discounts – as well as entry into the draw to win a year’s worth of flights and accommodation.
This prize is the biggest ever giveaway from Qantas, instigated as a reward to thank fully vaccinated passengers for their role in helping during the pandemic.
Qantas rewards members will automatically be entered into this mega prize draw, where ten winners will win a year’s worth of flights, accommodation and fuel, including international destinations when borders are open.
There will be one winner selected from each state and territory, and two winners will be from a national TV campaign.
It all starts on Tuesday
From Tuesday, double-jabbed Australian frequent flyers over the age of 18 will be able to claim their reward through the Qantas app – a choice of 1000 Qantas points, 15 status credits, or a $20 flight discount for Qantas or Jetstar.
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said the vaccine rollout was critical for the travel industry because it breaks the cycle of lockdowns and protects public health.
“Getting vaccinated is an important step that every Australian can take that brings us that little bit closer to life as we knew it,” said Joyce.
“As the national carrier, we want to recognise those who have made the effort to protect themselves and the community.
“This is one of the biggest giveaways we’ve ever done. The impact of the pandemic on the travel industry and our own Qantas Group team members means we have a clear vested interest in the success of the vaccine rollout.”
Qantas wants to thank Australians for getting vaccinated
Joyce said by getting the nation’s vaccine rate up to 70 or 80 per cent would mean thousands of people could return to work.
“Now is the ideal time to say thank you to Australians for stepping up and protecting themselves and others,” he added.
Speaking to the Sunrise program on Monday morning, Joyce said he hoped the airline’s incentive program would encourage other businesses to offer rewards.
“We know other companies are looking at how they recognise people who have got the vaccine, and we think more will follow,” he said.
The announcement comes after Qantas has mandated vaccinations for its front-line workers.
Qantas cabin crew, pilots and airport workers all need to be fully vaccinated by November 15, 2021 and the remainder of employees by 31 March 2022.
Joyce said a fully vaccinated workforce for Qantas would not only safeguard workers, but protect customers and communities.
“It’s clear that vaccinations are the only way to end the cycle of lockdowns and border closures,” he said.
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