Qantas Group ceo, Alan Joyce, is already known for being outspoken about the link between a successful and rapid vaccine roll-out and the protection of public health. He says this is key to breaking the cycle of lockdowns.
“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 roll-out,” he says in an article on the QF website.
Now, Qantas has put its money where its mouth is by launching a vaccination campaign for Australians, rewarding them for getting vaccinated.
Fully vaccinated frequent flyers (only those in Australia) aged 18 and over will be able to claim their reward through the Qantas App by choosing one of three options – 1 000 Qantas points, 15 status credits (which help frequent flyers move up to the next tier), or an AUD20 (R219) flight discount for Qantas or Jetstar.
Members will then automatically be entered into a mega prize draw for one of ten mega prizes of a year’s worth of flights to more than 60 destinations around Australia, with free accommodation across 345 Accor hotels, resorts and apartments. Winners will also be able to fly to any Qantas and Jetstar international destination when borders open. They also get to refuel their cars free for a year.
“Our crews can’t wait to get back to reuniting family and friends, taking people on holiday and putting some energy back into the whole tourism industry. For us, getting the vaccine rate up to 70% and 80% means thousands of people can go back to work.”
