KEY POINTS
- Red Energy has teamed up with Qantas to offer an energy plan that gives bonus Qantas Frequent Flyer Points.
- The Qantas Red Saver plan gives two Qantas Frequent Flyer Points for every $1 spent on energy.
- Customers can earn up to 15,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer Points for signing up.
In this article, Canstar Blue explains everything you need to know about Red Energy’s partnership with Qantas, how to sign up and what points you will need to travel to your desired destination.
On this page:
- How does Qantas Frequent Flyer Points and Red Energy work?
- How to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Points with Red Energy
- Who can earn bonus Qantas Frequent Flyer Points with Red Energy?
- How many Qantas Frequent Flyer Points can I earn with Red Energy?
- Where can my Qantas Frequent Flyer Points take me?
- Qantas Red Saver plan
- What if I’m already a Red Energy customer?
- Is Red Energy’s Qantas Red Saver right for me?
How do Qantas Frequent Flyer Points and Red Energy work?
Red Energy has teamed up with Qantas to offer an electricity and gas product that gives bonus Qantas Frequent Flyer points. With the Qantas Red Saver plan, customers can accumulate two points for every $1 spent on energy, after earning up to 15,000 for signing up.
How to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Points with Red Energy
If you want to earn Qantas Points with Red Energy, the first step is to switch your energy plan to Red Energy’s Qantas plan.
When switching, add your Qantas Frequent Flyer number. If you are already a Red Energy customer, you can link your accounts. Customers will be awarded bonus Qantas Points within 21 days of paying their first energy bill, plus ongoing points within 21 days of paying the bill on time.
Further information can be found on Red Energy’s website.
Who can earn bonus Qantas Frequent Flyer Points with Red Energy?
To be eligible to earn Qantas Frequent Flyers Points, customers must be Qantas Frequent Flyer members. If you would like to become a member, you can join here.
Business owners on a Qantas Red Business Plus plan can earn three Qantas Points for every $1 when their bill is paid in full, find out more about on Qantas’s website. Customers will need to be Qantas Business Rewards members.
How many Qantas Frequent Flyer Points can I earn with Red Energy?
Customers receive 10,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer Points when they sign up for an electricity plan with Red Energy. Customers can also earn an extra 5,000 points when they sign up for natural gas with the retailer. This means customers could potentially earn 15,000 points by switching to Red Energy.
After signing up, customers can then earn points simply by paying their energy bills. The Qantas Red Saver plan gives customers two points per $1 spent on energy. To receive these points however, customers must pay their power bills in full and on time.
Where can my Qantas Frequent Flyer Points take me?
The table below is an example of what you can do with your Qantas Points, calculated using the Qantas Points calculator. This table estimates how many points you will need when flying one-way from Sydney in economy class.
| Destination | Points required |
|---|---|
| Melbourne | 8,000 |
| Perth | 18,000 |
| Wellington, NZ | 18,000 |
| Denpasar, Bali | 20,300 |
| Hong Kong | 25,200 |
| Los Angeles | 41,900 |
| London | 55,200 |
Source: Qantas website, April 2025
The maximum 15,000 points you can earn just for signing up with Red Energy isn’t quite enough to visit most destinations. However, you will keep earning points provided you pay your energy bills on time. That means your next holiday could be paid for courtesy of your energy bills.
Qantas Red Saver plan
The Qantas Red Saver is similar to Red Energy’s flagship product – the Living Energy Saver. Customers can earn two points for every $1 they spend on energy, but once again, you must pay your bills on time to receive these extra points. So, how much can you expect to pay with the Qantas Red Saver?
Below are estimated bills only for customers on this plan in NSW, VIC, QLD and SA. Costs are based on three-person households and particular postcodes in each state, so use the Canstar Blue comparison tool below for specific prices in your area.
Qantas Red Saver NSW
Here is the Qantas Red Saver plan on our database for NSW. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. See here for further information on the Reference Price, which in this comparison assumes general usage of 3900kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Use our comparison tool for a specific comparison. This is a product from a referral partner†. Our database may not cover all deals in your area, and please check retailer websites for up to date information.
Qantas Red Saver VIC
Here is the Qantas Red Saver plan on our database for Victoria. These costs are based on the Citipower network in Melbourne but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. See here for further information on the VDO, which in this comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Use our comparison tool for a specific comparison. This is a product from a referral partner†. Our database may not cover all deals in your area, and please check retailer websites for up to date information.
Qantas Red Saver QLD
Here is the Qantas Red Saver plan on our database for SE QLD. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. See here for further information on the Reference Price, which in this comparison assumes general usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Use our comparison tool for a specific comparison. This is a product from a referral partner†. Our database may not cover all deals in your area, and please check retailer websites for up to date information.
Qantas Red Saver SA
Here is the Qantas Red Saver plan on our database for South Australia. These costs are based on SA Power network in Adelaide but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. See here for further information on the AER Reference Price, which in this comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Use our comparison tool for a specific comparison. This is a product from a referral partner†. Our database may not cover all deals in your area, and please check retailer websites for up to date information.
What if I’m already a Red Energy customer?
Red Energy is a flexible energy retailer with no exit fees. If you want to switch from one Red Energy plan to another, contact Red Energy at 131 806 or log in to ‘MyAccount’ to switch to a Qantas plan. If you already have a Qantas Frequent Flyer account, then be sure to have your account number handy to link it to your energy account.
Is Red Energy’s Qantas Red Saver right for me?
The Qantas Red Saver plan provides a way to be rewarded for paying your energy bills, but you should still research other energy plans and compare them with what you are currently paying. If you’re already a Red Energy customer, then consider whether you’re willing to lose your current incentives to earn Frequent Flyer points instead.
If you’re currently with another retailer, be sure to check Red Energy’s rates as well as our customer satisfaction ratings to make sure it’s the right retailer for you. You can start comparing electricity plans by clicking the Canstar Blue button below and entering your postcode.
Original reporting by Jared Mullane
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