Emirates operates a fleet of over 250 aircraft, serving over 150 destinations across 80+ countries and territories worldwide. Each week, over 3,600 Emirates flights depart from Dubai, connecting passengers to locations on six continents.
We often get asked if you can earn Qantas Points and Qantas Status Credits on Emirates (EK) flights. The short answer is yes, but there are some nuances to be aware of.
| Qantas Points | Qantas Status Credits |
|---|---|
| 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. | You won’t earn Status Credits on Emirates flights unless booked with a Qantas (QF) flight number. |
| Emirates (EK) | Qantas (QF) | |
|---|---|---|
| Earn Qantas Points | ✅ | ✅ |
| Earn Status Credits | ❌ | ✅ |
| Book Classic Flight Rewards with Qantas Points | ✅ | ✅ |
| Points Plus Pay on qantas.com | ✅ | ✅ |
Business Class Comparison: QF vs EK Flight Numbers
| Route | Qantas Membership Tier | Emirates (EK) | Qantas (QF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney to London via Dubai | Bronze | 0 Status Credits + 13,250 Qantas Points | 295 Status Credits + 20,150 Qantas Points |
| Sydney to London via Dubai | Platinum | 0 Status Credits + 13,250 Qantas Points | 295 Status Credits + 40,300 Qantas Points |
Enjoy Your Qantas Membership Benefits When Flying with Emirates
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 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Priority boarding | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Priority waitlist / airport standby | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Additional checked baggage allowance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Express immigration | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Lounge access | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Our partner FirstClass.com.au 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.
Emirates & Qantas: Frequently Asked Questions
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, also known as a codeshare flight.
Make sure your booking states a Qantas (QF) flight number, not the Emirates (EK) one. Even though you’re on the same aircraft, the QF codeshare flights earns more Qantas Points and Status Credits ensuring your loyalty to Qantas is properly rewarded.
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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