Qantas offers rewards campaign for fully vaccinated passengers

Qantas has revealed more about its Covid vaccine prize scheme as other businesses create their own incentives. See the list.

A year’s worth of flights, accommodation and fuel is up for grabs, as Qantas launches a massive rewards campaign in a bid to thank fully vaccinated passengers for their role in getting the world “back to normal”.

From Tuesday, double-jabbed Australian frequent flyers over the age of 18 will be able to claim their reward through the Qantas app – a choice of 1000 Qantas points, 15 status credits, or a $20 flight discount for Qantas or Jetstar.

In addition, members will be automatically entered into a mega prize draw, where ten winners will win a year’s worth of flights, accommodation and fuel, including international destinations when the borders open.

There will be one winner selected from each state and territory, and two winners will be from a national TV campaign.

From Tuesday, Qantas frequent flyers will be able to claim their reward. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Christian Gilles

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said the vaccine rollout was critical for the travel industry, as well as breaking the cycle of lockdowns and protecting public health.

“Getting vaccinated is an important step that every Australian can take that brings us that little bit closer to life as we knew it,” he said.

“As the national carrier, we want to recognise those who have made the effort to protect themselves and the community.

QANTAS CEO Alan Joyce said the campaign was an effort to thank its passengers who had done the right thing. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

“This is one of the biggest giveaways we’ve ever done. 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 rollout.”

Mr Joyce said getting the nation’s vaccine rate up to 70 and 80 per cent would mean thousands of people could return to work.

“Now is the ideal time to say thank you to Australians for stepping up and protecting themselves and others,” he said.

The announcement comes off the back of Qantas mandating the vaccine for its front line workers.

Cabin crew, pilots and airport workers will need to be fully vaccinated by November 15, 2021 and the remainder of employees by 31 March 2022, following consultation with employees which revealed 89 per cent had already had the jab or were planning to.

Mr Joyce said having a fully vaccinated workforce would not only safeguard workers, but protect customers and communities.

“It’s clear that vaccinations are the only way to end the cycle of lockdowns and border closures,” he said.

OTHER VACCINE INCENTIVES

Telstra is offering its fully vaccinated staff 200 “appreciate points” worth $200 that can be redeemed in an in-house online store exclusive to Telstra.

Transurban is giving vaccinated Linkt customers across Australia the chance to win brand new electric vehicles, opportunities to win a year’s worth of free toll travel, and 300 x $100 toll credits.

Luxury Escapes is offering $200 “vaccine vouchers” to members who log in and provide their proof of vaccination. These vouchers can then be redeemed on a range of Limited Time international Lux Exclusive offers.

Medibank, Australia’s 2nd largest health fund, is rewarding eligible fully vaccinated customers with 1,000 Live Better Rewards points from early September – equivalent to a $10 – used towards gift cards, products from Medibank partners, savings on health cover or increased coverage.

AIA Health & AIA Life Insurance will give 1000 rewards points in their fully vaccinated AIA Vitality Health & Wellness program members

Sydney Seaplanes is offering 25 per cent off all bookings for fully vaccinated Australians until the end of August as part of its #openskies campaign.

Qantas & Jetstar have announced a new incentive program to reward vaccinated Frequent Flyers with discounts, bonus points, and 10 “mega prizes” such as unlimited travel for a year.

Virgin Australia has announced its “VA-X & Win” competition, giving away free business class flights and 1 million Velocity frequent flyer points, beginning later in 2021.

Melbourne Airport is giving away 1 x $10,000 Travelex Money Card to vaccinated Victorians aged 18+ every month until the end of the year.

DiDi ride share is offering up to $1m in discounted rides to vaccination appointments. You’ll get 2 x $10 vouchers if you register.

Uber is offering 10,000 free rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination appointments for people living with a disability, and their carers, through a partnership with Able Australia.

Nobody Denim will send free personalised jeans out to the first 100 people who share proof of their first COVID-19 vaccination on Instagram, with their #NOBODYGIVESAJAB hashtag.

Clubs NSW is offering a free beer for the fully vaccinated on “freedom day” – the day we hit our vaccination target for reopening venues.

Aged and disability care provider Wesley Mission Queensland has already given out $31,000 worth of $50 Coles gift cards to workers who have received their first dose.

Able Australia is adding $50 into the pays of its vaccinated disability care workers.

HAG Import is offering $100 Myer vouchers to double-jabbed staff.

Bus company CDC NSW is giving employees a $30 gift voucher for the store of their choice.

More than 230 companies — including Zip Co, the Port of Brisbane, TaxiBox and the NSW Rugby Leage — pledging via The Great Aussie Vaccine Drive to give their employees some form of paid vaccination leave.

Software company Fluent Commerce is taking part in the Go Give One initiative, in which staff donate two Covid vaccinations to lower-income countries for every staff member that gets the jab.

Big four bank NAB has partnered with a UNICEF campaign where for each employee that gets the jab, someone in a neighbouring country who is in need will be fully vaccinated.

Gumtree Australia, CarsCuide and Autotrader are offering biweekly virtual workouts, fruit and vegetable boxes, lockdown kits for employees’ kids, and team activities like virtual trivia.

Small business lender Prospa has established a two-week facilitated virtual education and activity program for workers’ children aged 5 to 12, while T-shirt Ventures is giving out UberEats vouchers to team members so they can share lunch together on Zoom.

Transurban is giving vaccinated Linkt customers across Australia the chance to win brand new electric vehicles, opportunities to win a year’s worth of free toll travel, and 300 x $100 toll credits.

Originally published as Qantas offers rewards campaign for fully vaccinated passengers