Originally Posted by
serfty
Airpoints can still be earned relatively easily in the USA, the 810 of Status on "AirNZ" flights is the harder part.
The only reason I pursue GE is the "confirmed Standby Upgrades" on long-haul flights that I make use of.
Ditto for me as well - especially given the lack of earning bonus APD for J/F fares and/or elite status as compared to say AA/QF.