http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:30:03 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1019106-check-akl-today.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:05 GMT Anyone else enjoy the ZOO check-in at AKL this morning, It took me over anhour to check-in for NZ103. Anyone else enjoy the ZOO check-in at AKL this morning, It took me over anhour to check-in for NZ103. ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points cavemanzk http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1019106-check-akl-today.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1018939-j-menu-nz142-nz40.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:08:50 GMT I have 2 NZ J flights coming up. May anyone please advise whether they provide breakfast or lunch menu on these flights: NZ142 SYD-WLG 09:40-14:30 NZ40 AKL-PPT 10:00-16:00(-1) Given the timing of these flights I am just not sure. Also how... I have 2 NZ J flights coming up. May anyone please advise whether they provide breakfast or lunch menu on these flights:

NZ142 SYD-WLG 09:40-14:30
NZ40 AKL-PPT 10:00-16:00(-1)

Given the timing of these flights I am just not sure.

Also how is breakfast J menu like? Given I will flying J NZ101 AKL-SYD 07:00-08:30 also. Sometimes I wonder whether J breakfast is really worth it, consider J lunch/dinner would be "better value"?! ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points edison http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1018939-j-menu-nz142-nz40.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1018101-earning-status-easier-than-earning-points.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:21:00 GMT I have to qualify this with the comment that I am relatively new to Airpoints, having only been in NZ since August. I am still learning the ropes on this scheme. However, I am finding it relatively straightforward earning status with ANZ/*A with... I have to qualify this with the comment that I am relatively new to Airpoints, having only been in NZ since August. I am still learning the ropes on this scheme.

However, I am finding it relatively straightforward earning status with ANZ/*A with even the lowest fares earning status points. I am not comlaining as I love the Koru lounges.

I have hit gold relatively quickly through a fair amount of regional flying, and a couple of Chinese domestic mileage runs in F. But the mileometer on Myanz.com seems to crank rather slowly. This is with me loading my GlobalPlus with purchases. I have only hit $1,000 which gets me to Perth and back in Y. I have to add that I could take the family long haul in J on award miles with Flying Blue or Diamind points; there is no chance of that with Airports.

I am sure that given the mileage I could have earned with BMI Diamond Club, M&M or even Flying Blue, I would have earned far more, or had better spending power with the points.

The Airpoints scheme seems to be the reverse of other schemes I am a member of, where status is tough, but earning miles is pretty easy, with double miles offers and the like.

Just an observation from a relatively newbie.
Any thoughts?

HP1 ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points highpeak1 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1018101-earning-status-easier-than-earning-points.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1018033-bag-allowances-toddlers-2009-practice.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:01:23 GMT Can anyone clarify for me what the actual practice with bag allowances is nowadays for travelling with toddlers - particularly car seats and lap infants? The actual scenario is a party of 5, travelling domestically, in 4 paid seats, with a desire... Can anyone clarify for me what the actual practice with bag allowances is nowadays for travelling with toddlers - particularly car seats and lap infants?

The actual scenario is a party of 5, travelling domestically, in 4 paid seats, with a desire to take 2 full-size car seats plus a buggy. Do those seats / buggy become the 'one 25kg bag' allowance for three of the seats, leaving a free allowance for only one more checked bag? ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points kiwibigdave http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1018033-bag-allowances-toddlers-2009-practice.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1016598-why-nz100-syd-akl-cancelled-so-often.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:28:49 GMT I have noticed NZ100 has been cancelled for the last 2 days. This flight is prone to cancellation fairly frequently.What does NZ do - put them on either EK (god knows, there would be plenty of spare seats), QF or the later NZ flight? I have noticed NZ100 has been cancelled for the last 2 days. This flight is prone to cancellation fairly frequently.What does NZ do - put them on either EK (god knows, there would be plenty of spare seats), QF or the later NZ flight? ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points MrSydney http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1016598-why-nz100-syd-akl-cancelled-so-often.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1016492-europe-akl-transitting-onto-nz-pvg.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:59:04 GMT Has anyone travelled via PVG to AKL from anywhere in Europe?

I'm flying out on LX which arrives into PVG around 7am with a connection to NZ around 14:00hrs. Can I walk off the first plane and stay airside so i can go straight to a lounge? Or will I be forced through immigration, up to departures and have to wait until NZ open their check-in desks, at 11:00hrs, to get a boarding pass. I presume LX won't be able to issue the onward passes in ZRH?

Has anyone through checked bags? I know it's possible and agreements are in place, it's just this is highly unusual in PVG. Only LH LX and VS have an agreement in place to transfer to NZ. I wonder if the bags really will make it and would be reassured if someone could say yes it does.

Visas. I don't need one if in transit, but this is deep down in the small print. Will NZ ask for one though on the return. If I show a print out from the Embassy's website showing I don't need one will they accept it when checking in in ZQN?

Any other tips to make the transfer as smooth as possible would be appreciated? And I guess i'm just worrying unecessarily and all will go smoothly.

Cheers ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points VC10 Boy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1016492-europe-akl-transitting-onto-nz-pvg.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1016350-akl-international-lounge-photos.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:50:48 GMT Since the revamp of the AKL Int. louge recently I haven't seen any photos?

Anyone have any to share :D or comments on the updated lounge ? ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points AndDee http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1016350-akl-international-lounge-photos.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1015273-short-hops-within-usa.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:40:37 GMT Anyone have experience flying short hop domestic US flights on cheap economy tickets? I'm wondering if I will get any miles. I don't really know how to check my fare but they are short flights (bos-clt). I'm hoping I'll get at least 10 airpoints. They aren't govt or free tix or student or anything wierd. Booked them on USair's site. Thanks ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points Libenitz http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1015273-short-hops-within-usa.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1015256-nz-7-8-sfo-akl-akl-sfo.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:12:45 GMT In the past couple of years, even when this route is normally serviced by a 777, on occasion a 744 would sub in, or might be scheduled to handle one or two days a week. In the current schedule, it doesn't look like any 744s are flying this route. Anyone know if NZ has subbed in any 744 on this route lately? ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points SFOTurtle http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1015256-nz-7-8-sfo-akl-akl-sfo.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1015187-nz124-friday-18th-december.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:37:26 GMT Business sold out on this 777 flight :confused: when booking MEL-AKL. Can only assume the last Friday before Xmas with heaps of Nzers heading home. However, if I book MEL-LAX, in J which puts me on NZ124 a seat appears... Thoughts? Business sold out on this 777 flight :confused: when booking MEL-AKL.

Can only assume the last Friday before Xmas with heaps of Nzers heading home.

However, if I book MEL-LAX, in J which puts me on NZ124 a seat appears...

Thoughts? ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points AndDee http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1015187-nz124-friday-18th-december.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1015126-akl-aiport-terminal-transfer-question.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:38:34 GMT A relative has an upcoming flight on Air NZ CHC-AKL and then going on EK to MEL.

I am only booking EK as NZ only has A320/B767's on the day that they are flying to MEL and they want the better J product so I am putting them on EK.

After the CHC-AKL flight they then need to get to the International Terminal.

I have read about the bus transfer between the DOM/INT terminal but have a few questions

Do they take their own luggage on the bus ?
Does it go underneath the bus or on-board ?
The walk is 10 mins, but is it really 10 mins ?
What is the easiest way for an older traveller to get between the terminals with too much of a hassle with luggage? ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points AndDee http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1015126-akl-aiport-terminal-transfer-question.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1014906-second-thought-about-ug-pe-777-a.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:34:08 GMT Sacrificing a window seat in E, probably get a center seat in PE (AKL-SFO).

I'm on the standby wait list but I don't think I can back out. Too bad you can't put window seat as a contingency or reject the upgrade offer. Obviously would created lots of confusion and havoc though. ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points Libenitz http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1014906-second-thought-about-ug-pe-777-a.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1014877-why-cant-smart-savers-canceled-online.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:56:36 GMT In this day in age we are able to change over smart savers online, yet we are still not able to cancel them online. In this day in age we are able to change over smart savers online, yet we are still not able to cancel them online. ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points cavemanzk http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1014877-why-cant-smart-savers-canceled-online.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1014866-best-way-get-visit-all-nz-airports.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:02:10 GMT I think I may be returning to the UK sometime next July ish. Reading the mini NZ trip reports courtesy of Kiwi Flyer I wondered if I could get to see all the NZ airports serviced by Air New Zealand prior to July (Oamaru appears to drop off the... I think I may be returning to the UK sometime next July ish. Reading the mini NZ trip reports courtesy of Kiwi Flyer I wondered if I could get to see all the NZ airports serviced by Air New Zealand prior to July (Oamaru appears to drop off the radar post 31/12/09?).
I then started looking at prices and being based in WLG wanted to tackle the direct flights first due to cost.
I note that the website has a multi-trip domestic planner, however, I presume that this just calls up the cheapest one-way between city pairs and doesn't provide a discount?
Maybe I should prioritise the ones with a lounge first ;)?!

Only have a lowly 7 seen so far, so plenty of work to do.

Is there a cheaper way I could see all the airports such as a "Circle NZ" or equiv ticket?
Any thoughts people?

dj ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points djsteve http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1014866-best-way-get-visit-all-nz-airports.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1014710-1a-1k-seats-selection-online.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:47:34 GMT OK, Air$ upgrade came though at Image: https://flightbookings.airnewzealand.co.nz/isbook_en_NZ/images/apd_symbol_dbonbl.gif 1460 For *To Market to Market* and I LAX-AKL in March. Trying to select (available) 1A/1K online as per seating sticky... OK, Air$ upgrade came though at 1460 For To Market to Market and I LAX-AKL in March.

Trying to select (available) 1A/1K online as per seating sticky recommendation (nose completely free for allocation).

However, online it goes 1A/2A or 1K/2K at once - is there another way or do I need to call? ]]> Air New Zealand Air Points serfty http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-new-zealand-air-points/1014710-1a-1k-seats-selection-online.html