Flying United Airlines - is it possible to earn points into Qantas frequent flyer or Qatar (both oneworld)?

Frequent Flyer Programs
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Hi all,

Quick question. Been booked on a series of United flights for work. Currently a member with Qantas frequent flyer & Qatar Airways Privilege Club (both OneWorld).

Can’t see that theres any relationship between United and either of those points programs.

What are the options? It’s Melbourne - Los Angeles - Houston - Mexico & return. Fair few points to miss out on.

Do I join United’s program? Or is there a relationship with either of the program’s I’m already in that I can’t find online?

Thanks,

DJ

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No relationship. United is star alliance and would not partner with its major rival one alliance .

That’s why alliances exist, they want you to stick to one alliance or affiliated group of airlines

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If you had the choice, you should have selected American Airlines which is a one world member and offers bonus points for Qantas silver or above

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No choice unfortunately Mark. Booked as part of a team trip by someone else.

Given that there’s every chance it could happen again is it worth adding another airline card to the collection?

dJ

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Consider crediting these flights to KrisFlyer, given their connection to Velocity (can transfer points earned back to Velocity) and number of connections to bank rewards programs in Australia - that’s if the flights are booked in a high enough class to earn miles.

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