Qantas and Airbnb partner to offer travellers Qantas Points for Airbnb stays. Now, Qantas frequent-flyer members earn one point for every dollar spent with Airbnb. It is the first Airbnb partnership of its type.

“The way that people around the world plan, book and experience travel is changing rapidly with the digital revolution,” said Alan Joyce, CEO, Qantas. “We know many of our customers are just as likely to arrange an Airbnb as they are to book a hotel, and we wanted to recognise and reward them for that. From creating [a]business class in the 1970s to introducing mobile technology to transform the check-in process in recent years, Qantas has always looked for ways to reinvent airline travel — just like Airbnb has done for accommodation. We’re really excited about the potential for this partnership.”

“Our announcement today with Qantas highlights the rapidly growing movement toward the personalised and unique experiences available through the Airbnb community,” said Brian Chesky, CEO and co-founder, Airbnb. “People around the world are experiencing a different way to travel through Airbnb. We’re focused on connecting people with the hospitality of locals, welcoming travellers into their communities so they can truly belong anywhere. There are just a handful of global brands who understand that travel is now changing for the better. Qantas is one of those brands.”

In honor of the new partnership, members booking an Airbnb accommodation via qantas.com through Oct. 31 are entered to win the ultimate Qantas Airbnb experience. The prize includes four business-class tickets from Australia to San Francisco (SFO); Qantas First Lounge access; five nights’ Airbnb accommodation valued at USD 5,000; USD 4,000 spending money; and airport transfers.