Qantas has just launched Points Planes, and it's one of the best chances in years to fly Business Class to Japan with Qantas Points in the school holidays.
From 9am (AEDT) 6 November until 11:59pm (AEDT) 8 November 2026, every available seat on selected Qantas flights to Tokyo and Paris can be booked as a Classic Flight Reward. Here's exactly which flights, how many points, and how to book.
What's a Points Plane? Normally Qantas only releases a few reward seats on each flight. On a Points Plane, any seat that hasn't already been sold for cash can be booked with Qantas Points at the normal Classic Reward price. That's why it's such a big deal for families and couples who need seats together.
🇯🇵 Tokyo in Business Class (January school holidays)
Every Business Class seat that hasn't been sold can be booked with points on these flights, and there are plenty of seats: way more than 5 on each flight when I checked. It looks like the whole plane is open.
Australia to Tokyo: Tuesday 5 January 2027
05/01/2027 - Sydney to Tokyo (Haneda) - Qantas QF25 or QF59 - Business Class - 5+ seats
05/01/2027 - Melbourne to Tokyo (Narita) - Qantas QF79 - Business Class - 5+ seats
05/01/2027 - Brisbane to Tokyo (Narita) - Qantas QF61 - Business Class - 5+ seats
Tokyo to Australia: Tuesday 12 January 2027
12/01/2027 - Tokyo (Haneda) to Sydney - Qantas QF26 or QF60 - Business Class - 5+ seats
12/01/2027 - Tokyo (Narita) to Melbourne - Qantas QF50 or QF80 - Business Class - 5+ seats
12/01/2027 - Tokyo (Narita) to Brisbane - Qantas QF62 - Business Class - 5+ seats
Points: Qantas advertises Business Class from 82,100 Qantas Points + A$378 one way (that's from Brisbane). From Sydney and Melbourne the normal Classic Reward rate to Tokyo is 98,400 points + about AU$385 to AU$387 (as I saw it on 5 November).
💡 Out on 5 January, home on 12 January: a perfect one-week ski or onsen trip in the middle of the school holidays, with seats for the whole family.
🇫🇷 Paris in Business Class (February)
22/02/2027 - Sydney to Paris (via Singapore) - Qantas QF255 - Business Class and Premium Economy
18/03/2027 - Paris to Sydney (via Perth) - Qantas QF34 - Premium Economy only (no Business Class on the way home)
Points: Qantas advertises Premium Economy from 124,700 Qantas Points + A$435 one way. Check the Business Class points for 22 February on the Qantas site when you search.
💡 Business Class to Paris in late February, as winter turns to spring and before the summer crowds. You'll need a separate plan to get home in Business Class, or take Premium Economy back on 18 March.
How to book (move fast)
1. Log in to qantas.com and select Rewards (pay with points).
2. Search your exact route and date from the lists above.
3. Look for the Classic Flight Reward ribbon and book.
⚠️ A few things to know:
• Bookings close 11:59pm (AEDT) Sunday 8 November. Seats already sold for cash aren't included, and the best seats will go first, so don't leave it to Sunday night.
• Short on points? Top Up points land straight away, and so do Family Transfers. Wine bonus points usually take 24 to 48 hours, so they may not arrive in time.
• You won't earn Qantas Points or Status Credits on these bookings (unless you're in Points Club).
• Qantas says more Points Planes destinations will be announced throughout 2027.
Is it worth it?
Yes, if the dates work for you. Business Class to Japan in the January school holidays is normally one of the hardest trips to book with points, especially if you need several seats together. On these flights, availability isn't the problem for once: points and dates are.
Want seats like these every day?
Points Planes don't come around often, but rare Business Class reward seats drop on the Qantas site every week. Inside The Points Hub, I search the Qantas site every day and share the best Business Class seats with members, often within minutes of them appearing.