Yes, but as a non US resident who just got UA credit for a "US residents only" promotion shows that you can indeed get them. If I didn't get the promo miles, well no biggie - after all the rules say US citizens. I think in this case, you would get away with booking it - heck an authorised NZ agent has basically told you to do it!

I know many people used to book Ansett tickets off their website because their cheap webfares were far cheaper than what you could get outside of the country. It's all revenue. I understand you feel a bit funny about it, but to be honest NZ needs all the money it can get from paying pax.

Have you tried qantas.co.nz? they might not have that restriction (not sure if they fly to Dunedin though).


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RichardMEL, UA 1K
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