SP but not APD received?
Apr 24, 2017, 12:30 pm
#1
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SP but not APD received?
Hi, my partner flew WLG-BOS return on a ticket purchased by our employer. She received the normal amount of SP for all the flights but only got the usual APD for the short-hauls, with no APD earn on either long haul (AKL-IAH and IAH-AKL). The two long hauls were both NZ operated and (I believe) NZ ticketed. Any idea why this might be?
Apr 24, 2017, 1:56 pm
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Hi, my partner flew WLG-BOS return on a ticket purchased by our employer. She received the normal amount of SP for all the flights but only got the usual APD for the short-hauls, with no APD earn on either long haul (AKL-IAH and IAH-AKL). The two long hauls were both NZ operated and (I believe) NZ ticketed. Any idea why this might be?
Odd that she got APD on the short haul not the long haul. Phone AirNZ?
Apr 24, 2017, 4:16 pm
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I'm pretty sure earn is only controlled on NZ metal, not codeshare or interline flights on non NZ metal.
Apr 25, 2017, 2:26 am
#5
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from https://www.ird.govt.nz/resources/e/...f6/pd09009.pdf
- No income arises to the Member [...] when they receive Airpoints Dollars or Rewards.
- The employer of the Member is not liable [...] for FBT [Fringe benefits tax] on any benefits obtained by the Member as a result of receiving Airpoints Dollars or Rewards.
Unless the ruling has changed since it was published, there is a 99% chance of it being shonky IT systems. OP, have you contacted Air NZ about this directly?
Apr 25, 2017, 5:31 am
#6
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I have for some time noticed that flights booked for me by a corporate I am involved with earn SP but not APD - they used to accrue both. When I first noticed this I checked directly with Air NZ and they told me it is because the travel arranger HRG pays a rebate to the corporate and gets cheaper fares by waiving AP earn.
Apr 25, 2017, 2:25 pm
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I have for some time noticed that flights booked for me by a corporate I am involved with earn SP but not APD - they used to accrue both. When I first noticed this I checked directly with Air NZ and they told me it is because the travel arranger HRG pays a rebate to the corporate and gets cheaper fares by waiving AP earn.
Apr 25, 2017, 3:06 pm
#8
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If it's a Government Dept the AoG contract offers both, but it's up to a specific department to set a policy which will apply to all staff. Many other corporates are also setting similar policies due to the potential tax implications that could. If you book through TMS or DCP and choose not to earn Airpoints Dollars you get a discount on the fare.
I'm pretty sure earn is only controlled on NZ metal, not codeshare or interline flights on non NZ metal.
I'm pretty sure earn is only controlled on NZ metal, not codeshare or interline flights on non NZ metal.
Apr 25, 2017, 8:35 pm
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Thanks, this would seem to make sense though isn't it odd that the short haul flights would earn APD but not the long-haul? They're all booked on the same itinerary... maybe I should call Air NZ
Apr 25, 2017, 10:00 pm
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I'm not sure what benefit there would be asking Air NZ - it's not like you're going to earn any more.
Apr 29, 2017, 9:50 pm
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