How Energy Bills Helped Take Qantas Frequent Flyers Around the World

Dream family holidays in Hawaii. Luxurious anniversary celebrations in Thailand. Qantas Points can unlock extraordinary adventures – just ask these Qantas Frequent Flyers who signed up with Red Energy to earn points on their household electricity and gas bills. They share how earning Qantas Points in everyday life has helped power their travels and the points hacks they swear by.

“I realised we could earn a lot of extra points just by switching up simple things.” – Krystal Stephens, Victoria.

“My husband and I only started accumulating Qantas Points about 18 months ago and I realised we could earn a lot of extra points just by switching up simple things such as our credit card and energy provider. Switching to Red Energy for our electricity was easy and the customer service was great.

“The 10,000 bonus sign-up points also gave our Qantas Points balance a nice bump. Last year we were able to visit family in Brisbane and take a holiday to Hawaii with our two kids using points we earned on everyday expenses.

“I’ve also used points to book accommodation through Qantas Hotels and flights for my husband and I later this year to celebrate his birthday and our 20th anniversary. We haven’t been away as a couple since our daughter was born – she’s now 11.

“We’re flying into Bangkok and staying at Banyan Tree, which has a beautiful rooftop bar and luxury spa. Then it’ll be resort-time at Amari Phuket in Patong for a week. There’s a private stretch of beach and the ocean views look incredible.”

“Qantas Points have paid for so many of our adventures over the years.” – Belinda Bradley, NSW

“Qantas Points have paid for so many of our adventures over the years. We even gifted my daughter and her husband flights to LA for their honeymoon.

“Every couple of years, my husband and I go on a big trip and use anywhere from 800,000 to one million points. This year we’ve planned a three-month trip, travelling Business class with points to Hong Kong, Rome, Venice and Malta. We’ll take a two-week Mediterranean cruise to Barcelona before flying on to Madrid and London. We’ll then have a few short breaks around the United Kingdom as well as Krakow, Prague, Berlin, Iceland, Casablanca and Cairo, before finishing in Cologne for the Christmas markets.

“I’m an avid collector of Qantas Points – I try to earn them in every way possible – but I didn’t just switch my electricity to Red Energy for the 10,000 bonus points. Supporting Australian businesses is also a big priority for me so that was part of the appeal of Red Energy.

“I earn points every time I pay my energy bill, plus I double dip and earn points with my credit card, too.”

Turn your energy bills into Qantas Points with Red Energy and get away on your next trip sooner. Earn up to 15,000 bonus points when you sign up to a Qantas Red plan, plus earn 2 points for every A$1 you spend on your bills when you pay on time^. Find out more.

“Last year, my husband and I did a Business around-the-world trip with our toddler – all on points.” – Sophie Walsh, Queensland.

“Last year, my husband and I did a Business around-the-world trip with our toddler – all on points. We flew into Lisbon, then visited Dublin, London and Tokyo. Travelling with a toddler isn’t always easy, but the extra room in Business made flights so much better.

“I have 300,000 Qantas Points and counting right now – they’re earmarked for two trips to Sydney, a family reunion in North Queensland, a long weekend with friends in New Zealand and a family trip to Singapore.

“I was looking for an energy provider for my family’s new home when I saw that we’d score 10,000 Qantas Points for signing up with Red Energy. It was a tempting offer and when I did the comparisons, it made sense for us price-wise, too. I chose the GreenPower option, which provides electricity from renewable energy projects such as hydro, wind and solar, and it contributes to my Qantas Green Tier status.”