Anyone who’s spent hours trying to find a Qantas Classic Reward seat to Europe or Japan will know how frustrating the process can be, especially when you’re hoping to fly Business Class. Qantas is now promising some relief, announcing a year-long program of dedicated Points Planes throughout 2027, with every available seat on selected flights bookable using Qantas Points.
The airline will operate dozens of these special services across its domestic and international network, opening up thousands of additional Classic Reward seats to destinations including Paris, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Vancouver.
Unlike a regular Qantas flight, where only a limited allocation of seats might be available as Classic Rewards, a Points Plane makes every available seat bookable at the airline’s fixed Classic Reward rates, plus the usual taxes, fees and carrier charges.
And the rollout is already underway. The first release covers 10 return services, or 20 individual flights, with Tokyo departures timed for Japan’s peak snow season in January, Paris flights scheduled around Valentine’s Day in February and Hobart services during the school holidays.
For Australians looking to stretch their points balances, the initial pricing gives a useful indication of what’s available.
A one-way Economy Classic Reward from Sydney to Paris via Singapore starts at 63,500 Qantas Points, while Premium Economy starts at 124,700 points and Business Class at 166,300 points.
Flights from Sydney or Melbourne to Tokyo start at 36,200 points in Economy or 98,400 points in Business. Brisbane travellers can get to Tokyo from 29,000 points in Economy or 82,100 in Business.
Closer to home, Melbourne to Hobart starts at 9,200 points in Economy, with Business Class available from 19,300 points.
Qantas Loyalty and Customer CEO Andrew Glance says the program is designed to make reward travel more accessible as members continue accumulating points.
“We know how much our members value using their points on travel. Around 10 reward seats are booked every minute, and this series expands availability over and above the five million Classic Reward seats members can book today,” he said.
Some international Points Planes will use the airline’s Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 aircraft, creating opportunities to secure premium cabin seats that can otherwise be difficult to find through the Classic Reward program.
Qantas first introduced Points Planes in 2019, with premium seats on its inaugural service selling out within minutes. The concept has since been adopted by other airline loyalty programs.
New routes and travel dates will be announced throughout 2027, with Points Planes scheduled to operate every month, though there is one important catch: these aren’t free flights. Members will still need to pay the applicable taxes, fees and carrier charges, and the number of seats on each service remains finite.
How to book Qantas Points Planes in 2027
The first flights are available to book through the Qantas app and qantas.com. Members can search for the dedicated services as each new release goes live, with further destinations to be announced across the year.
Example routes available to book from today
Sydney to Paris (via Singapore)
- Economy from 63,500 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
- Premium Economy from 124,700 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
- Business from 166,300 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
Sydney and Melbourne to Tokyo
- Economy from 36,200 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
- Business from 98,400 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
Brisbane to Tokyo
- Economy from 29,000 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
- Business from 82,100 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
Sydney to Hobart
- Economy from 13,800 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
- Business from 29,000 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
Melbourne to Hobart
- Economy from 9,200 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
- Business from 19,300 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
Brisbane to Hobart
- Economy from 13,800 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
- Business from 29,000 points (plus taxes, fees and carrier charges)
