Originally Posted by
WLGNZ
Back to the topic, while talking with Airpoints on the phone last night they confirmed that another change to the programme is the removal (somehow) or changes to the mixed carrier earning. For example flying AKL-LAX-ORD in biz will now earn the full NZ airpoints for AKL-LAX even though the connection is on to UA.
Very good change ^
Yup -
We've changed the way you earn Airpoints Dollars on journeys that include flights on partner airlines. Now any Air New Zealand flights included in these journeys will earn based on the rates in the Air New Zealand Earn Chart. Partner airline flights will still earn based on rates in the Partner Airline Earn Chart. This means you can earn more Airpoints Dollars than before on these types of journeys.
But:
Pricing Changes Coming
The price of Airpoints Reward upgrades, companion tickets, and flights with our partner airlines will be increasing on 1 December 2008. You can use your Airpoints Dollars to purchase Rewards at the current rates until then.
Note well!