Air New Zealand Air Points - NZ Itinerary Thread

I thought this would be a useful way of meeting other FTers. One can post upcoming flights here, see if any others will be on the same flights or in the lounge at the same time.

Sun Feb 08 NZ 104 11:30am SYD-AKL, onto ROT
Sat Feb 21 NZ 101 7:00am AKL-SYD, onto YVR

23 FEB 04 Fly Melbourne VI AU to Auckland NZ
AirNZeal 122 Dep MEL 9:45 AM Arr AKL 3:15 PM Dur: 3h:30m
DepTerm:I Equip:762 ArrTerm:I
Meals:M

23 FEB 04 Fly Auckland NZ to Rarotonga CK
AirNZeal 48 Dep AKL 8:00 PM Arr RAR 0:50 AM Dur: 3h:50m
DepTerm:I Equip:762 ArrTerm:
Meals http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

27 FEB 04 Fly Rarotonga CK to Papeete PF
AirNZeal 54 Dep RAR 10:20PM Arr PPT 0:05 AM Dur: 1h:45m
DepTerm: Equip:763 ArrTerm:
Meals:S

29 FEB 04 Fly Papeete PF to Los Angeles CA US
AirNZeal 16 Dep PPT 2:35 AM Arr LAX 1:10 PM Dur: 8h:35m
DepTerm: Equip:763 ArrTerm:2
Meals:KB

Hi all

Im doing:

Fri 30 Jan

HLZ-AKL Dep: 10.55am Arr: 12.25am
AKL-SYD Dep: 01.00pm Arr: 02.30pm

Thu 05 Feb

SYD-AKL Dep: 09.30am Arr: 02.30pm
AKL-HLZ Dep: 07.40pm Arr: 08.10pm

Hope to see you guys around http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Dave

Hello all:

I will be in the country soon.
Feb. 6 (Fri) NZ 3 LAX-AKL (13:35-23:20+1)
Feb. 23 (Mon) NZ 6 AKL-LAX (16:20-07:15)

Other than being in AKL and the region for about a week, I am still going through a list of the cities/areas to visit. So many places to visit, and so little time!

Would love to get together with other FTers for a beer or 3. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Good idea. My next trip.

1 Feb AKL-SIN Dep: 10.10 Arr: 15.35
<< more travelling here >>
9 Feb SIN-AKL Dep: 21.00 Arr: 11.35+1


Cheers

I am happy to buy some Steinlager to Kiwis or other FTers.

I still need to finalize where to visit in NZ. I was thinking about Roto, Waitomo, Bay of Islands, and Taupo. Or Milford Sound and Queenstown in Southland...

Any suggestions?

[This message has been edited by FlyMan (edited Jan 29, 2004).]

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by FlyMan:
I am happy to buy some Steinlager to Kiwis or other FTers.
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While Steinlager is okay, personally I dont rate it up there with some other local beers. Eg Macs - thankfully NZ stock these in their lounges http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

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I still need to finalize where to visit in NZ. I was thinking about Roto, Waitomo, Bay of Islands, and Taupo. Or Milford Sound and Queenstown in Southland...

Any suggestions?
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All good spots to visit. It really depends on what you're interested in, how long you have, when you're over here, etc. If you can give us some pointers to help out? Also try looking at the Australia South Pacific forum in FT Travel (http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forumcgi/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&forum=Australia+%26+the+South+Pacific&number=23&DaysPrune=100&SUBMIT=Go) - there are plenty of great suggestions there.

Cheers

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by FlyMan:
I am happy to buy some Steinlager to Kiwis or other FTers.

I still need to finalize where to visit in NZ. I was thinking about Roto, Waitomo, Bay of Islands, and Taupo. Or Milford Sound and Queenstown in Southland...

Any suggestions?

[This message has been edited by FlyMan (edited Jan 29, 2004).]</font>


FlyMan, I will be in Taupo Feb 10-21 for a family visit, I'm sure I can find time for a cold one. Email the address in my profile when you know if you will be in Taupo, the town that is http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by taupo:
I thought this would be a useful way of meeting other FTers. One can post upcoming flights here, see if any others will be on the same flights or in the lounge at the same time.
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Too bad to have missed this thread earlier. I've just finished a trip in New Zealand on NZ yesterday.
Jan 22 NZ1038 TPE-AKL
Jan 25 NZ5023 ROT-CHC//NZ5029 CHC-ZQN
Jan 29 NZ506 CHC-AKL//NZ1039 AKL-TPE

I hope to return for another trip later in the year on NZ.

A little domestic outing...

17FEB
NZ439 AKL-DUD (via WLG)

01MAR
MZ5052 DUD-CHC
NZ636 CHC-ROT

and then it is back to work in Sulphurville http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

I'll be arriving in AKL April 9 (NZ 5) and then to CHC April 18 (NZ 527), back to AKL April 23 (NZ 548) and back to USA April 25 (NZ 4)

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by taupo:

Sun Feb 08 NZ 104 11:30am SYD-AKL, onto ROT
Sat Feb 21 NZ 101 7:00am AKL-SYD, onto YVR</font>

Cancel the above and replace with this:
Feb 07 AC 776 YVR-LAX 4B
Feb 08 NZ 03 LAX-AKL 1J
Feb 21 NZ 06 AKL-LAX 2J
AC 761 LAX-YVR 4B

Finally get to sample NZ First.

taupo -

You leave LAX 2 days later than me and leave AKL 2 days earlier than me (on the same flight #). I am also sitting in F...

And YGM.

[This message has been edited by FlyMan (edited Feb 04, 2004).]

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taupo -

You leave LAX 2 days later than me and leave AKL 2 days earlier than me (on the same flight #). I am also sitting in F...

And YGM.

[This message has been edited by FlyMan (edited Feb 04, 2004).]</font>

I'll check my mail a little later today, will respond tonight or tomorrow.

Sat 13 Mar NZ 100 6:55 am (arr 11:55am) SYD-AKL
Sat 13 Mar NZ 6 4:15pm (arr 7:15am) AKL-LAX

Fri 19 Mar NZ 5 9:30pm (arr 6:15am +2) LAX-AKL
Sun 21 Mar NZ 105 3:00pm (arr 5:30pm) AKL-SYD

In the Auckland Koru Club now if anyone is around http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif Just in from JFK

Dave

MRSTARALLIANCE -

YGM as well...

Flyman, so have you http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Hope to hear from you soon!

Dave

MRSTARALLIANCE -

I just sent you e-mail. Will ring you tomorrow.

Hi Flyman

Home on the 17th if your around, can find your email so can you send it again please http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

Thanks

Will bein the Koru Club Auckland Domestic at 2pm on the 17th if anyone is around and again on the 18th.

Best wishes

Dave

MRSTARALLIANCE -

YHM.

In Dom Koru Club now if anyone is around???


Out on NZ 2215 to HLZ

Dave

hey this thread seems to have died lately - is it still worth posting flights here?

Hi

I will be in the AKL Intl lounge Thursday 29 April early afternoon if anyone is around then.

Cheers

Here's my upcoming NZ flights.

03 DEC 04

NZ192 MEL TO CHC - Y CLASS

NZ532 CHC TO AKL - Y CLASS

NZ008 AKL TO SFO - Y CLASS

Cheers,

AC134

My upcoming flights on NZ:

Weds 9 June 04: NZ144 SYD-WLG
Fri 11 June 04: NZ2463 WLG-BHE
Mon 14 June 04: NZ2472 BHE-WLG then NZ143 WLG-SYD

actually it wasn't such a smart idea to try and reuse this one.

Anyone in AKL intl lounge today?

March 23 NZ 7 SFO-AKL, arr 5:15amish on the 25th
March 25 NZ 2979 AKL-TUO dep 7:45

Anyone on either flight or around the domestic KC early on Friday am?

I return AKL-LAX on April 04th, can't remember which flight, will post when I find it

I'll miss you by a couple of days, taupo. I have the following flights over the next few weeks:

Mar 28 - NZ10 AKL-HNL
Apr 3 - NZ9 HNL-AKL

Apr 9 - NZ6 AKL-LAX
Apr 9 - UA124 LAX-ORD
Apr 11 - UA575 ORD-SEA
Apr 17 - UA1175 SEA-LAX
Apr 17 - NZ5 LAX-AKL

So if anyone's going to be at any of the above airports during those days/times, just let me know. :)

AKL-SIN April 14 NZ??? (late morning departure)

April 04. AKL-LAX NZ2 9:45p

September 9. AKL-LAX, NZ 2, 9.45pm. In the lounge at AKL Intl from around 6.30 pm.

September 27. LAX-AKL, NZ 5, 11.30pm. Hopefully in the new LAX lounge - probably for most of the evening.

In both instances I'll be one of the many anonymous looking middle-aged blokes, however I'll probably be the only one accompanied by my beautiful, a-fair-bit-younger-than-me, wife, and my equally beautiful, and substantially younger again, 20 month old daughter.

October 21. AKL-SFO, NZ 8, 8.20pm.
October 26. SFO-AKL, NZ 7, 9.45pm.

On my own, so at the nearest bar.

Tue, 1-Nov, Flight 27, LAX-APW 8:45P 04:00A Nov 2

Sat, 5-Nov, Flight 61, APW-AKL 3:20A (UGH!) 07:20 Nov 6

Sat, 12-Nov, Flight 171, AKL-CNS 8:00P 10:20P

Sat, 19-Nov, Flight 172, CNS-AKL 11:30P 7:10A Nov 20

Sun, 20-Nov, Flight 22, AKL-RAR 4:15P 9:05P Nov 19

Tue, 22-Nov, Flight 22, RAR-LAX 10:20P 12:55P Nov 23

All that for 1200 USD, mileage accrual allowed, couldn't say no.

MEL - CHC - September 23 - NZ242 (Business) - Seat 2E - 11:10am
CHC - AKL - September 24 - NZ500 (Economy) - Seat 5D - 5:50am (Yuck)
AKL - NRT - September 24 - NZ99 (Business) - Seat Unknown but hoping for something in rows 1-3 - 8:30am

All Cancelled.
Then NH909 (29th), (Cancelled) SQ857 (Cancelled),

But still flying SQ162 (Oct 2), SQ151, SQ217 (5th) to Jakarta

Nov 21. AC556 YVR-LAX 15:15-18:03
LAX KC
Nov 21. NZ 5 LAX-AKL 21:45-07:30
Nov 23. AKL Dom KC
NZ421 AKL-WLG 10:30-11:30
WLG Dom KC. From about 2pm
NZ2504 WLG-TUO 4:00-4:45p
Nov 28. NZ2978 TUO-AKL 6:15-7:00p
AKL Intl KC
NZ2 AKL-LAX 23:00-13:55
LAX MLL
AC557 LAX-YVR 18:55-21:42
Nov 29. YVR Dom MLL
AC8350 YVR-YYF 08:15-09:13

Their must be at least one NZ FTer around one of those flights or lounges ;)

Bump, for all the changes above!

Do I feel a trip report coming along...
Am I right in thinking that all on the 23rd your flying AKL-WLG and then 5 1/2 hours later flying WLG-TUO ?

May I suggest that you also load those flights into http://flyertalk.com/flightconnect/ ?

Good luck for getting F spec seats on NZ5 :)

Do I feel a trip report coming along...
Am I right in thinking that all on the 23rd your flying AKL-WLG and then 5 1/2 hours later flying WLG-TUO ?

May I suggest that you also load those flights into http://flyertalk.com/flightconnect/ ?

Good luck for getting F spec seats on NZ5 :)

I'll add to the thread of the new BP, once I have completed NZ2 on my return, assuming I get a 74R.

Yes, a little nuts!! I am going to Taupo to surprise my Dad for his 75th on the 24th. Have an old school friend in WLG, so I will go straight there from YVRLAXAKL to have lunch with him, then to TUO to surprise my father the next morning.

I called NZ to reserve seats on NZ5, got 11A, so a good C seat, I asked about rows 1-3, the lady said they were blocked off. I am hoping that as long as I am one of the first 12 to ckin and ask for an F seat, I may get one.

Good luck for getting F spec seats on NZ5 :)

I ckin'd in YVR for both flights, I had reserved 11A on NZ 5, AC ckin agent passed me a BP with 02J ^ woohoo. Let's hope I don't get bounced at the gate.

Excellent ^

I keep forgetting this thread exists.

NZ 5 delayed two and a half hours. New LAX lounge is nice, but seens very open, some higher dividers would be nice to create a little more privacy.

Didn't realise this thread existed.

Just did:

NPL - AKL 19NOV
NZ2 AKL - LHR 19NOV

The NZ2 flight was supposed to be a refurbed plane but ended up being a Classic. I've brought this matter the Air NZ's attention through several channels and will post the details of the outcome when all is finalised.

Next one will be:

NZ5 LAX - AKL 11DEC

I'm only Star Alliance Silver at the moment so won't have access to the new lounge, although I'd love to see it. Let me know if you're going to be around and fancy some company over a glass of something lovely.

Nov 04. AC 556 YVR-LAX
NZ 005 LAX-AKL

Nov 14 NZ 006 AKL-LAX
AC 555 LAX-YVR

Anyone else on these NZ flights?

A trip over to NZ in Feb but no dates yet

SYD AKL LAX 26 March on NZ104/NZ6 in PE.

LAX AKL SYD 5 April on NZ5/103 in PE.

Hoping to use my Gold upgrades on AKL LAX AKL.

Friday 16 March 2007, AKL-LAX, NZ6. After a short connection time ex NSN that may or may not see me in AKL KC immediately before the 7.30pm departure.

Friday 23 March 2007, LAX-AKL, NZ5. In the LAX KC for at least a couple of hours before the 11pm departure.

Anyone will be around at Auckland airport on the 10th March, my friend and I are going to SYD that morning on NZ101 and coming back on NZ106 the next day. Cheers

Right date, time and airport, wrong terminal (I'll be in domestic).

April 14 - SFO-LAX UA FLT.1153 (First) 7:30am - 8:51am
April 14 - LAX-AKL NZ FLT.005 (Biz) 10:30pm - 6:15am (on April 16)
April 16 - AKL-SYD NZ FLT.719 (Biz) 1:00pm - 2:30pm

April 29 - SYD-AKL NZ FLT.102 (Biz) 9:30am - 2:30pm

May 6 - AKL-LAX NZ FLT.006 (Biz) 7:45pm - 12:40pm
May 6 - LAX-SFO UA FLT.118 (First) 2:55pm - 4:13pm

My wife and I are taking are first trip to Australia and NZ. Booked these award seats last year using 90K Mileage Plus miles each. Tickets would price out at least $10K USD each so I think we got a pretty good deal for the 90K miles. Ha!

Can't wait to try the NZ biz class seats and check out the AZ lounges in LAX and AKL.

Bob

I will be flying to NZ for the first time in April, all international segments Business ;)

LHR - HKG April 6
HKG - AKL April 9

AKL - Queenstown April 10
Nelson - AKL April 20

AKL - NRT April 26
NRT - LHR April 29 (VS codeshare)

I will be on NZ 23, LAX-RAR leaving LAX on march 25. at 23.45.

Again on NZ 23, RAR-AKL on april 2. at 10.15, cont. on NZ 105 at april 3. at 16.00.

All on E ofcourse :-)

SEP 12 NZ(LH) 4532 FRA-LHR (Biz)
SEP 12 NZ 001 LHR-LAX (BP)

SEP 20 NZ 002 LAX-LHR (BP)
SEP 21 NZ(LH) 4539 (Biz)

If my calculations are correct (710 airbucks for this trip) I will be NZ*G for the first time.

If my calculations are correct (710 airbucks for this trip) I will be NZ*G for the first time.

:confused: I make it 260 airbucks. Since LHR-LAX are not NZ metal the mixed airline earning chart applies. 90 airbucks for LHR-LAX vv (yup - pathetic earning :td: ) and 40 airbucks for FRA-LHR vv.

:confused: I make it 260 airbucks. Since LHR-LAX are not NZ metal the mixed airline earning chart applies. 90 airbucks for LHR-LAX vv (yup - pathetic earning :td: ) and 40 airbucks for FRA-LHR vv.

Now you got me confused, KF.

In this thread from March (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=649082) you said that "NZ has changed the rules so that for NZ operated flights under NZ flight number, the NZ earning table applies even for mixed airline itineraries", so why would I not get the 630 airpoints for LHR-LAX vv. as I am flying on NZ 1/2 and not UA?

I could be mistaken but NZ switched the rules around. Instead of allowing all NZ flights to be on the higher earning chart they reverted to NZ-only itineraries on higher chart, mixed itineraries on the lower chart, and added to the lower chart some extra (higher) earning rates for NZ operated flights on selected routes (NZ<>Asia, AKL<>LHR,HKG<>LHR).

Airpoints T&Cs (http://www.airnz.co.nz/airpoints_tc.htm)

1.1.6 Airpoints Dollars earned on Itineraries involving only Air New Zealand Operated Qualifying Flights are calculated in accordance with the Airpoints Dollars Earned on Air New Zealand Chart. Airpoints Dollars earned on Qualifying Flights that are a combination of Partner Airlines or Air New Zealand and Partner Airlines are calculated in accordance with the Partner Airline Earn Chart.

Apologies for the confusion. Unfortunately FFPs do not keep things the same, nor do they always announce the changes. Keeps us on our toes!

Thanks a lot for clarifying! I assume it does not make any difference that the FRA-LHR-FRA flights on LH are ticketed with NZ flight numbers? I was hoping that NZ would consider them airshare flights which are treated the same way as NZ operated flights.

Unfortunately not in your case. Airshare is quite distinct to everyday codeshares. AFAIK airshare (for the purposes of Airpoints) is limited to Aircalin to Noumea, and Eva to Taipei.

My flight details for my NZ trip:

22 JAN 2008 - NZ090 NRT-CHC Biz
23 JAN 2008 - NZ5046 CHC-WLG Eco
31 JAN 2008 - NZ478 WLG-AKL Eco
31 JAN 2008 - NZ039 AKL-LHR Biz

Airport code for Christchurch is CHC.

Any FTers in the Cooks Beach, Coromandel area third week of January?

Worth a try..

13 Feb NZ782 SYD-CHC/ NZ 2874 CHC-HKK
18 Feb NZ 2871 HKK-CHC/ NZ 508 CHC-AKL
18 Feb NZ 719 AKL-SYD

10 Mar NZ 1 LAX-AKL
12 Mar NZ 103 AKL-SYD

All in Y/Y+ (UG's requested everywhere possible.. wish me luck..:D)

A few Flyertalkers SYD/AKL on 8 March.

One Flyertalker AKL/SYD on 10 March. ;)

6th March AKL-DUD NZ0631
DUD-CHC NZ8086
CHC-AKL NZ0542

Anyone in the lounge or on these flights?

Saturday 19 April, NZ 2, AKL-LAX.

Anyone else? :)

NZ8562 CHC-TRG May 23rd
NZ8212 TRG-AKL May 25th
NZ0535 AKL-CHC May 25th

June 04. AC 554, YVR-LAX
NZ 1, LAX-AKL

Jun 9 NZ 718 SYD-AKL
NZ 39 AKL-HKG

Jun 25 NZ 4011 (:D) LAX-NAN
Jun 27 NZ 59 NAN-AKL
--"--- NZ 105 AKL-SYD

18 Jun: DUD-CHC @ 0820 (NZ5016)
18 Jun: CHC-AKL @ 0940 (NZ514)
29 Jun: WLG-DUD @ 1430 (NZ439)

24 Jun CHC-WLG NZ0434
24 Jun WLG-TRG NZ8566
11 Jul TRG-AKL NZ8668
11 Jul AKL-CHC NZ0559

08 Jun 08: NZ5054 DUD-CHC
08 Jun 08: NZ532 CHC-AKL
08 Jun 08: NZ8 AKL-SFO

June 19. NZ 02. AKL-LAX

18th July - NZ458 WLG-AKL
18th July - NZ6 AKL-LAX
18th July - NZ2 LAX-LHR

anyone need lounge access (*GE) then let me know.

dj

21/07 - 0745-0830 - NZsomething AKL-WLG (last minute change in plans).
26/07 - 2230-230 - SQ218 MEL-SIN - probably using the KC until it closes, then the SQ lounge.

Happy to guest in both cases.

22/07 from about 2100 onwards, NZ39 AKL to HKG
23/07 HKG (in either UA or TG lounge) after NZ 39 arrives into HKG
Can guest up to one person.

21/07 - 0745-0830 - NZsomething AKL-WLG (last minute change in plans).
26/07 - 2230-230 - SQ218 MEL-SIN - probably using the KC until it closes, then the SQ lounge.

Happy to guest in both cases.

I'm surprised the NZ lounge at MEL is open that late. The last NZ departure is several hours earlier than that.

I'm surprised the NZ lounge at MEL is open that late. The last NZ departure is several hours earlier than that.I think TG uses it for their 2330 flight. I've never tried to use the NZ lounge that late, but I thought I'd give it a shot... I think it's nicer than the Silver Kris lounge.

FWIW - yes TG do use the koru club for their late night departure (TG980?). They were happy to let me in.

However, expect a deserted lounge - there are about 6 people in here tonight. Incidentally it looks like they REALLY cut back for the TG services, none of the NZ wine is out, the majority of beer is gone (have a choice of Tui, Hahn, Monteiths Original, and Steinlager.... I came in for a cheeky Monteith's Black!)... so while it is *VERY* quiet and *VERY* calm (the loudest noise is the fridges), it's also pretty barren...

15 Nov NZ119 AKL-SYD Depart 12:45
16 Nov NZ104 SYD-AKL Depart 11:30
I will be in the lounge, anyone needs to access the lounge drop me a line.

Cheers

Sat 29 Nov 1pm-6pm will be in AKL intl lounge waiting for NZ6, happy to assist.

29 SEP
NZ 7 SFO-AKL J

07 OCT
NZ 457 AKL-WLG Y

09 OCT
NZ 446 WLG-AKL Y
NZ 8 AKL-SFO J

looking forward to the BizPremier! woooo!

20 Dec
NZ118 SYD AKL

21 Dec
NZ5 AKL LAX

Anyone that needs lounge access just PM me.

22th Aug
AKL-PEK NZ87

31st AUG
PVG-AKL NZ88

11th Oct
AKL-MEL NZ125

13th Oct
MEL-AKL NZ8

Happy to help access the lounge

Wed 12 Nov: NZ135 AKL-BNE (0925 dep)

Mon Feb 09: NZ106 SYD-AKL (1835 dep)
Thu Feb 12: NZ631 AKL-DUD (0715 dep)

Happy to be a guest :p or guest someone else if upgrade clears.

21 OCT AKL-SYD NZ105 1600
26 OCT SYD-AKL NZ118 1530
Travelling J so can assist with lounge access (Er.. no status .. can I?)

28 OCT AKL-NOU NZ872 0820
04 NOV NOU-AKL NZ873 1015

You need *G or KC membership (or flying F) to be able to guest someone into the lounge. Mere business class does not provide guest lounge access.

You need *G or KC membership (or flying F) to be able to guest someone into the lounge. Mere business class does not provide guest lounge access.

Thanks Kiwi Flyer, I guessed as much - gee, one gets so used to certain privileges when one has had status for a few years and forgets what happens in the real world.

Someone told me that travelling J on NZ allowed you to bring in one guest to an NZ operated lounge. Apparently an unpublished benefit.

You need *G or KC membership (or flying F) to be able to guest someone into the lounge. Mere business class does not provide guest lounge access.Except if flying NZ Business and accessing NZ lounge: 1 guest permitted

Except if flying NZ Business and accessing NZ lounge: 1 guest permitted

That is what I am doing - flying business and accessing KCs in AKL and SYD.

The plot thickens. ntddevsys, is this written anywhere or is it unpublished as NZ_Flyer notes?

Also, does it have to be a revenue ticket or would a UA MP award ticket in business (which it is:)) still allow me the 1 guest privilege?

That is what I am doing - flying business and accessing KCs in AKL and SYD.

The plot thickens. ntddevsys, is this written anywhere or is it unpublished as NZ_Flyer notes?

Also, does it have to be a revenue ticket or would a UA MP award ticket in business (which it is:)) still allow me the 1 guest privilege?

Someone has told me of this benefit on Flyer Talk but I can't remember which thread. Try doing a search? But it's not a published benefit from the NZ website.

It doesn't matter how you got the ticket (paid, award or upgrade), as long as you have a business class boarding pass then you will be allowed a guest.

Someone has told me of this benefit on Flyer Talk but I can't remember which thread. Try doing a search? But it's not a published benefit from the NZ website.

Search as I may, the only thing I can find is another post by Kiwi Flyer from 2007:

Huh? Business class does not entitle lounge access for a guest. *G status does entitle lounge access for a guest (or flying *A in F).

Also the *A website notes the privileges for business class travellers in its "Benefits" "Lounges" section (http://www.staralliance.com/en/travellers/benefits/lounges.html)
Lounge Access for International Business Class: Customers who present an international Business Class boarding pass, regardless of the Star Alliance carrier they fly, have access to all members' designated business departure lounges. Guests are not permitted.

Hmmm.....

AH!! Found it!

Yes, and yes. Prior to having status I did this a few times in both directions (WLG-AKL-LAX vv), and was welcomed into the WLG lounge with my guest, who was on the same flight (but not in business). The official rules permit it; as long as the guest is also on an NZ operated service.

I really wish I'd taken a copy of the "Official Lounge Entry Guide" that I saw in NAN in 2005. It explained all of this very well.

Nov 3 wlg-akl -SFO - anyone needs lounge access that eveing let me know

Argh - not this chestnut again! I can confirm I brought guests several times pre-status when traveling J (on upgrades and revenue tickets). It's not written anywhere on the website, but the agents will happily let you in. You must be flying NZ metal and using a NZ lounge. Just for fun I'll even email NZ about it right now.

On to the meat of the thread:

Oct 14: NZ38 HKG-AKL
Oct 20: NZ513 AKL-CHC

Happy to guest in either location.

Argh - not this chestnut again! I can confirm I brought guests several times pre-status when traveling J (on upgrades and revenue tickets). It's not written anywhere on the website, but the agents will happily let you in. You must be flying NZ metal and using a NZ lounge. Just for fun I'll even email NZ about it right now.
Here is the answer from Air New Zealand Premium Team:
Dear AJ

I have a copy of the "Lounge Entry Access Chart" here, and it does state
that a passenger travelling in Business Premier with Air New Zealand
does have the ability to take one guest with them into Lounge. This is
however subject to space availability and the guest must have a boarding
pass for the same flight.

If it is your self travelling as you are a Gold Airpoints Member you
have the ability to take one guest with you into the lounge - even if
you are not travelling in Business Premier.

I hope this has answered your questions, if you have any further queries
please do not hesitate to call our Contact Centre on 0800 737 000.

Kind Regards


Hopefully this will settle the confusion once and for all. :)
Edit: Lounge Access Chart is available here (http://www.airnztravelagent.com/PDF/KoruLoungeAccessChartFeb2009.pdf)

Thanks ajnz:-:
Very useful^

NZ 5 LAX-AKL Jan 11th.
Any other FTers on this flight?

NZ 5 LAX-AKL Jan 11th.
Any other FTers on this flight?

taupo - have you booked your hotel in Auckland? You can get $50 off at Ventura Inn - see this thread:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hotel-deals/888797-discount-off-any-hotel-worldwide-via-hotelclub-com-38.html

im on nz 5 on jan 10, then onto mel on NZ 123 (i think).

NZ5 Jan 10 LAX-AKL
NZ123 Jan 12 AKL-MEL

taupo - have you booked your hotel in Auckland? You can get $50 off at Ventura Inn - see this thread:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hotel-deals/888797-discount-off-any-hotel-worldwide-via-hotelclub-com-38.html

Thank you. Now that I have changed to NZ 5 from AC's SYD flight, I don't need the room for the outbound, but may need one for the return.

25 Dec - NZ102 SYD-AKL and NZ547 AKL-CHC
1 Jan - NZ524 CHC-AKL and NZ707 AKL-SYD

Not sure if this is the right thread for it but I had to say both my better half and I throughly enjoyed the Trans-tasman services with NZ102 on 767 with AVOD (massive screen!) and plenty of leg space for Y. NZ707 is on 737 but still with fantastic AVOD and lots of leg space. Looks like I will fly NZ more often!

25 Dec - NZ102 SYD-AKL and NZ547 AKL-CHC
1 Jan - NZ524 CHC-AKL and NZ707 AKL-SYD

Not sure if this is the right thread for it but I had to say both my better half and I throughly enjoyed the Trans-tasman services with NZ102 on 767 with AVOD (massive screen!) and plenty of leg space for Y. NZ707 is on 737 but still with fantastic AVOD and lots of leg space. Looks like I will fly NZ more often!The idea of this thread is you post your flight #'s before you take them!

NZ118 Feb 01 SYD-AKL
NZ58 Feb 02 AKL-NAN

NZ8813 Feb 02 AKL-NPL at 7:10am - No Status, if anyone else is flying and can guest that would be appreciated
NZ### Feb 04 WLG-AKL

30 MAR NZ106 SYD INT 17:00-18:35
01 APR NZ739 AKL INT 14:00-15:30
07 APR NZ102 SYD INT 08:00-09:30

Happy to guest:)

02/04 18:35 NZ106 j SYD-AKL
03/04 19:30 NZ40 j AKL-PPT
11/04 18:15 NZ41 j PPT-AKL
13/04 13:00 NZ719 j AKL-SYD

28MAR NZ1 LHR-LAX - thanks to last minute I class availabilty :)

20/4 - nz405 akl-wlg
22/4 - nz448 wlg-akl

27/4 - nz8813 akl-npl
29/4 - nz8404 npe-akl

19 Jun NZ102 SYD AKL 9.40 - 1440
19 Jun NZ6 AKL LAX 1915 - 12.15
28 Jun NZ19 LAX AKL 2215 - 0945
30 Jun NZ105 AKL SYD 1600 - 1730

Sat 16 May NZ2 AKL-LAX
Sat 23 May NZ1 LAX-AKL

Happy to guest someone at the AKL and LAX Koru Clubs.

June 09. NZ 1. LAX-AKL
June 15. NZ 2. AKL-LAX

My first ever flights on Air New Zealand:

29MAY09 NZ 401 AKL-WLG dep 0600 arr 0700
29MAY09 NZ 554 CHC-AKL dep 2020 arr 2140

My first ever flights on Air New Zealand:

29MAY09 NZ 401 AKL-WLG dep 0600 arr 0700
29MAY09 NZ 554 CHC-AKL dep 2020 arr 2140

When do you get in to AKL? I'm leaving for MEL at 06:30 on that day, happy to meet up at either terminal if you've got nothing to do :p

19MAY09 NZ 401 AKL-WLG dep 0600 arr 0700
19MAY09 NZ 8447 WLG-NSN dep 0805 arr 0840

20MAY09 NZ 8246 NSN-WLG dep 0825 arr 0900
20MAY09 NZ 8447 WLG-AKL dep 1200 arr 1300

When do you get in to AKL? I'm leaving for MEL at 06:30 on that day, happy to meet up at either terminal if you've got nothing to do :p

I get into AKL at 0059h (QF133 from MEL). After clearing NZ incoming security, even at reasonable "worst" I'd be out at 0200h.

Sure, don't mind meeting up! Can't see myself sleeping at AKL. (Then again, maybe I will....) Only downside is that KC doesn't allow non-flying visitors (let alone will it be open early enough in the morning), and Dom QP doesn't open until 0530h (i.e. 30 min before my departure, certainly too close for comfort for yours). Only other haunt I can think of is QF Premium Check-in; can't recall a cafe etc. that's open in the stark hours of the morning.

Not sure what time the cafe/mcdonalds etc opens in the domestic terminal, but I'm reasonably sure they were open when I was there the other day before 5am. Otherwise it may be possible for you to stay inside security as a transit pax and go to the QF intl lounge, but I'm not sure how you'd go about getting back out of security again considering you're now on the departures side.

As for my upcoming NZ flights, currently scheduled for the following (only about half of them are confirmed):


<flights removed, most will be changed to different dates>

Not sure what time the cafe/mcdonalds etc opens in the domestic terminal, but I'm reasonably sure they were open when I was there the other day before 5am. Otherwise it may be possible for you to stay inside security as a transit pax and go to the QF intl lounge, but I'm not sure how you'd go about getting back out of security again considering you're now on the departures side.

I highly doubt that'll be possible (at least from a rationalising point of view). In addition, access to Int'l QPs require an ongoing BP or flight, of which I do not have.

There is a video arcade in AKL I - that should keep me awake for a bit. :p

I highly doubt that'll be possible (at least from a rationalising point of view). In addition, access to Int'l QPs require an ongoing BP or flight, of which I do not have.

There is a video arcade in AKL I - that should keep me awake for a bit. :p


WPs can access Intl Business lounges at any time, and Intl First on the day of travel on any oneworld flight AFAIK, so as long as you're able to get inside security, you're allowed in the lounge :)

I'll have a look around and see what's open when I'm waiting for my flight to SYD on Thursday :)

26 MAY NZ101 AKL INT 05:30-06:30
26 MAY NZ106 SYD INT 17:00-18:00
27 MAY NZ411 AKL DOM 06:30-07:40
27 MAY NZ454 WLG DOM 16:30-17:20

Happy to guest :)

I should add in my itinerary (although in progress), which will take me around the world to attend my grandfather's funeral.

6 May NZ474 WLG-AKL 1830-1930
6 May NZ002 AKL-LHR 2130-1100

and onwards to BGO.

11 Jun NZ038 LHR-AKL 2105-0900
11 Jun NZ427 AKL-WLG 1130-1230

On that note, this will be my first flight on a NZ B777 (seem to have collected them on all the other airlines first).

06-Jun NZ136 BNE-AKL
07-Jun NZ58 AKL-NAN
17-Jun NZ59 NAN-AKL
18-Jun NZ101 AKL-SYD

02 jun akl-wlg nz407 7:30pm
04 jun wlg- nsn nz8151 9:05am
05 jun nsn-akl nz8374 5:20pm

My first ever flights on Air New Zealand:

I see that you are a convert like me from WP. I have been very impressed with NZ's 763 TT services.
Space + ^
Jetway to Jetway IFE ^
(Such a breeze to travel with the 2yr old who sits glued to Mickey)
Being greeted each time by name and handed a NZ Herald ^^
Also, small things like being given a whole 375ml can of diet coke and not just a measly cup of it .... NZ has lived up to the promise and beats the inconsistent QF hands down.

The domestic flights are prety good too.

28 May NZ459 WLG-DUD 19:00

...on the off chance anyone is round WLG at that time.

Then nothing for about a month (sigh)

one more RT for me:

23JUN2009 AKL-TUO NZ2979 07:55
23JUN2009 TUO-AKL NZ2972 09:05

06/07 BNE - ZQN in J (nz834)
10/07 ZQN - SYD in J (nz831)

09JUL2009 NZ8411 AKL NPE 0925 1025
11JUL2009 NZ8404 NPE AKL 1405 1500
16JUL2009 NZ2 AKL LAX 2130 1430
21JUL2009 NZ5 LAX AKL 2230 0640+2
20AUG2009 NZ10 AKL HNL 1100 2145-1
26AUG2009 NZ9 HNL AKL 2315 1630+2

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30jun2009 zqn - akl nz638 12:20

NZ8223 3rd Jul 2009 12:50 AKL-TRG
NZ2716 3rd Jul 2009 18:15 TRG-AKL

NZ407 7th Jul 2009 07:30 AKL-WLG
NZ464 8th Jul 2009 17:30 WLG-AKL

EK435 17th Jul 2009 17:15 AKL-BNE
DJ528 23rd Jul 2009 15:05 OOL-SYD
EK412 25th Jul 2009 08:35 SYD-AKL

NZ742 SYD-WLG 3rd July
NZ705 AKL-SYD 12th July

My first time flying with NZ and first visit to New Zealand.

19 Sept LAX - AKL NZ1 (J)
16 Oct AKL - LAX NZ2 (J)

22 July: NZ650 DUD-AKL Dep: 2050
27 July: NZ509 AKL-CHC Dep: 0900
27 July: NZ5013 CHC-DUD Dep: 1125

11/7 nz 406 wlg - akl
11/7 nz 135 akl - bne

13/7 nz 136 bne - akl
13/7 nz 475 akl - wlg

18 Jul NZ704 SYD-AKL 1130

18 Jul NZ 2 AKL-LAX 2130

Happy to guest an FT'er at SYD and AKL...^

05 Aug NZ002 LAX-LHR

NZ 123 AKL-MEL, Wed 28 Oct. Happy to guest anyone in the KC at the ungodly hour ...

AKL-BOS via SFO on NZ008 25/Nov

11DEC NZ8411 AKL-NPE dep 0925
13DEC NZ8418 NPE-AKL dep 1850

06 JAN NZ102 SYD-AKL dep 0940

See below

Fri 06NOV09 MEL QF F/L 1630-1730 - guest 1
Sat 07NOV09 AKL IT K/C 0630-0720 - guest 5
Sat 14NOV09 MEL T2 K/C 1700-1800 - guest 5
Sun 15NOV09 AKL DM K/C 1000-1100 - guest 5
Sun 15NOV09 NPL DM K/C 1300-1400 - guest ?
Sun 15NOV09 AKL IT K/C 1630-1830 - guest 5
Wed 24NOV09 MEL T2 K/C 1630-1800 - guest 5
Thu 25NOV09 CHC IT K/C 0500-0600 - guest 5


Fri 11DEC09 MEL T1 K/C 1700-1800 - guest 5
Sat 12DEC09 AKL DM K/C 0600-0730 - guest 5
Sat 12DEC09 NPE DM K/C 1600-1630 - no guest
Sat 12DEC09 AKL QF F/L 1800-1930 - guest 1

19-Dec-09 Sydney - Auckland NZ100 7.00am
19-Dec-09 Auckland -Los Angeles NZ5 7.15pm
28-Dec-09 Los Angeles - Auckland NZ6 7.15pm
29-Dec-09 Auckland - Sydney NZ101 7.00am

13JAN10 NZ2 LAX-LHR dep 1600

13NOV DUD-AKL NZ646 D: 1900
19NOV AKL-DUD NZ649 D: 1910
22NOV DUD-AKL NZ646 D: 1900

Happy to guest into KC's.