Qantas Ranks Fifth in Asia-Oceania Loyalty Rankings

Point.me's 2026 analysis of 33 global loyalty programs places Qantas Frequent Flyer fifth in the Asia and Oceania region and 15th overall.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Business Travel

Distant plain white commercial jet fuselage on an open airport apron under flat overcast daylight, with no visible markings. — Qantas Frequent Flyer ranked fifth among Asia-Oceania airline loyalty programs and 15th globally in Point.me's 2026 analysis of 33 programs. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Award travel search platform Point.me has ranked Qantas Frequent Flyer fifth among airline loyalty programs in the Asia and Oceania region for 2026. The study analysed more than 250 million award fares across 33 global loyalty programs, with Qantas placing 15th overall.

Why it matters

The rankings give Australian travellers an independent comparison of how their home airline's loyalty program stacks up against regional rivals when earning and redeeming points. Virgin Australia Velocity placed seventh in the region and 26th overall, offering a second local benchmark.

The ranking draws on more than 250 million award fares across 33 global loyalty programs, with Qantas Frequent Flyer placing fifth in Asia and Oceania and 15th overall. The source does not detail how individual criteria were weighted in arriving at each program's placement.

The players

Point.me

Point.me is an award travel search platform that compiles loyalty program comparisons for travellers.

Qantas Frequent Flyer

Qantas Frequent Flyer is the loyalty program of Australian flag carrier Qantas Airways.

The details

Point.me evaluated programs on ease of earning, redemption rates, partner network, award availability and customer service, with a separate assessment of value, availability, flexibility and booking experience. Cathay Pacific Asia Miles ranked first in the region, while Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and Japan Airlines JAL Mileage Bank tied for second and ANA Mileage Club placed fourth.

2026: Point.me releases its World's Best Airline Loyalty Program Rankings.
2026 and 2027: Qantas announces what it describes as the biggest change in its award program's history.

Travel Outlook

Point.me's three-year leadership by Air France-KLM Flying Blue shows the global top tier remains concentrated among a few programs. Qantas's fifth place in the region sits within a competitive Asia and Oceania field where Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Japan Airlines lead.

Travellers choosing between Qantas and Virgin Australia can use the regional rankings to compare how each program handles earning and redeeming points. Booking award seats early and checking partner networks may help stretch points further on flights to Asia.

The takeaway

Frequent flyer status is only worth chasing if the program's earning and redemption rules match how you actually fly. Comparing rankings across regions can help you decide which program delivers the most value for your travel pattern.