Originally Posted by
pbl22
Only time I have ever been checked was on the $0 free Chch earthquake flight.
Still, it would be a breach of NZ's CoC and, possibly, also illegal.
Indeed, it is a breach of Air NZ's terms and conditions. May also be a breach of the CAA Act as well - most likely regarding traveling under a different name. Just saying.
Problem with Air NZ fares is that with a few exceptions, name changes are not possible at all on deeply discounted fares - unlike JetStar, who will gladly take your money for a name change.
There used to be a few Air NZ tickets for sale on TradeMe (=ebay), but I understand Air NZ made some complaints.
Still, no doubt it happens. Higher risk of different gender, or perhaps being a status holder and looking like a student (there was a crack down on students traveling on Daddy's/Mummy's Gold status).
If caught, you are caught you'll be stuck with no flight and your friend risks having her account suspended/cancelled.
So, caveat emptor.