Originally Posted by
cbourl
Thanks for that info DownUnderFlyer
I tend to stay away from NZ because most of their fares in Y don't accrue miles -Hoever their lounges in MEL and SYD are particularly good and fully stocked with a diverse range of nice New Zealand wines
I didn't realsie they don't respect Star Gold baggage allowances - there goes my mileage run to AKL

They not really "don't respect Star Gold baggage allowances" - they just insist that "seat only" fare is sit only