Going on parental leave? Now your membership can too.

Qantas understand the importance of families, especially when there’s a new addition on the way! So while your family may be changing, it doesn’t mean that your membership status has to as well.

Status Hold is our new family-friendly benefit that allows eligible Silver, Gold and Platinum members to put their status on hold for up to 18 months.

And the great thing is, you can still continue to earn Qantas Points and Status Credits as you usually would during this time. Plus, Gold and Platinum Members can still enjoy lounge access too!

Who is eligible?

Status Hold is available for parents who are taking at least six consecutive months leave from paid employment to spend time with their family. Both parents can apply. You may be eligible if you are:

• A parent of a baby or babies that are due to be born within the next three months or were born in the last six months
• A foster parent who will be caring for a child within the next three months or who has started caring for a child within the last six months
• A parent who will be adopting a child within the next three months or who has adopted a child within the last six months

How to apply

Eligible members who have earned and are currently Silver, Gold or Platinum status can apply for Status Hold. You will need to provide the following supporting documentation:

Parent of own child:

1. Date of confinement letter from your doctor confirming your pregnancy and due date or your child’s birth certificate, plus
2. Documentation from your employer confirming parental leave is for a period of six consecutive months or more from paid employment.

Foster parent:

1. Foster registration/certificate or your Foster Carer Placement Plan, plus
2. Documentation from your employer confirming parental leave is for a period of six consecutive months or more from paid employment

Adoptive parent:

1. Adoption Registration or a letter from the doctor confirming adoption date, plus
2. Documentation from your employer confirming parental leave is for a period of six consecutive months or more from paid employment

Click Here to start your application