Air New Zealand - Airpoints

Program Overview

Air New Zealand, has Airpoints for its frequent flyer program. It rewards Airpoints dollars which is outright cash or status points so once can reach a more exclusive membership from Jade to Gold Elite. These Status points can be used for different purposes. Basically, Airpoint Dollars can be earned on ground with partnered establishments. Status points and Airpoint Dollars are earned when one flies with designated airlines.

Earn Oppurtunities

One earns Airpoints Dollars when one makes purchases with selected establishments such as the hotels like Stamford, Hilton, Choice, Accor, Ascot, and Starwood among others. One can also avail of points with other Star alliance airline partners, using the Koru Lounge, affiliated rental cars, affiliated travel insurance and purchasing holiday packages. One can simply earn by purchasing Air New Zealand tickets.

Redeem Opportunities

You can redeem Airpoints to be used for flight rewards, upgrades, hotels, rental cars, tickets for others but they should have the same home address if you are not a Gold or Gold elite member, and membership to Koru Lounge. Airpoint dollars can be used to purchase tickets even if they are on sale.

Transfer Opportunities

One can use the ff credit card companies to earn airpoints : GlobalPlus Gold Visa or MasterCard , GlobalPlus Visa or MasterCard, GlobalPlus American Express , GlobalPlus Business Visa, GlobalPlus Home Loan, Kiwibank Go Fly Mastercard Gold , Kiwibank Go Fly Mastercard , and PlatinumKiwibank Mastercard Standard.If one uses these affiliated credit card with partnered establishments, their discounts could double.

Conclusion

Air New Zealand is very convenient for passengers who want to avail points easily as they are affiliated with various partners or they could just have it exchanged for cash and one can spend it anywhere. Their point system immediately credited to one’s account. Their points expire after four to five years which is quite lengthy compared to other airlines. There are certain limitations to earning the points such as one cannot earn if flight is purchased at a promotional price. There is also a $50 joining fee which is not charged if one gets to use the airline yearly.