Originally Posted by
Freeth
Hopefully they have subbed out the usual 763 for a 744 to handle the extra pax? The C product on 763 is rubbish compared to that on NZ's 744's.
Only good thing about this swap is claiming the SC's and airpoints from both airlines. NZ customer service reps will tell you the flight is not eligible for NZ points but I have claimed them successfully online in the last month.

+1^
Online is the way to go if the Check In staff do not do it for you.