Originally Posted by CHCflyer

Smuggness is so appealing. If it says NZ on the tin then people should be able to buy with confidence that it is NZ (or equivalent) in the tin.
I admit to having been caught out with the NZ/EY deal. No status points and no lounge access in AUH, no through-boarding pass. Will I use it again - no - do I feel conned - yes.

I use NZ over 150 times a year but will only fly NZ metal. I simply can't be bothered to work out their smart alec 'gotcha'-conditions.