Jetstar introduces Points Plus Pay for Business Class upgrades | News
Jetstar has launched Points Plus Pay for Business Class upgrades, adding a new upgrade option for eligible Qantas Frequent Flyer members.
Through Points Plus Pay, eligible Frequent Flyers can bid for a Business Class seat on Jetstar-operated international Boeing 787 flights using a combination of Qantas Points and cash, creating additional flexibility and great value when upgrading.
Points Plus Pay with Jetstar builds on the airline’s recently launched cash upgrade bidding platform, expanding the range of payment options available for bidding on Business Class upgrades.
The launch comes as Jetstar continues the rollout of its updated Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet, with the second updated aircraft entering service later this month. The refurbished aircraft features brand new Business Class cabins, offering more seats, more comfort and, for the first time on Jetstar, in-flight Wi-Fi.
How Points Plus Pay works
Points Plus Pay allows eligible Qantas Frequent Flyer members to use a combination of Qantas Points and cash when bidding for a Business Class upgrade on Jetstar. For example, at launch, customers on Jetstar’s Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City route can bid for a Business Class upgrade from $180 per person, with Points Plus Pay allowing up to 80 percent of the bid to be covered with Qantas Points.
Access the upgrade option: Eligible customers will receive an email invitation to bid, or can visit the upgrade bid page at jetstar.com
Select Points Plus Pay and log in: customers choose ‘Use Points’ as their payment option and log in to their Qantas Frequent Flyer account to view their available points balance
Build a bid: Customers decide how to split their offer between Qantas Points and cash, with the flexibility to use up to 80 percent Qantas Points as part of the total bid
Wait for the outcome: Customers will be notified by email before departure if their bid is successful, with a new itinerary for confirmed upgrades
Points Plus Pay is available on Jetstar international Boeing 787 flights and is combined with cash-only upgrade bid options.
Jetstar continues to expand Business upgrade options for Qantas Frequent Flyer members, with a Classic Upgrade Reward style product also coming soon, giving customers even more ways to enjoy a premium Jetstar experience.
Jetstar’s Executive Manager, Customer and Digital Prue McKenzie said Points Plus Pay gives customers more flexibility when bidding on Business.
“Points Plus Pay with Jetstar gives customers another easy way to use the rewards they’ve earned to upgrade to Business and achieve greater success.
“The ability to combine Qantas Points and cash gives customers more options, offers great value and makes premium travel more accessible, while an upcoming Classic Upgrade Rewards-style product will provide even more choice for Frequent Flyers.”
