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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 7:30 pm
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I'm glad I caught this thread because I am planning to go to NZ around November, 2005, but I am planning now.

I will be using United FF miles to upgrade a Air New Zealand ticket SFO-AKL from coach to business. I will have to buy the ticket, but at least I am re-earning the miles flown (13,000).

It's my understanding that Australia and New Zealand are popular redemption destinations for miles since they are farther away than Europe. I hope that scoring an upgrade on AirNZ with United miles won't be a problem then...all suggestions are welcome!

Also, by that point, I will be Premier Executive with United, so I will have status on StarAlliance...any chances of status upgrades or is it strictly miles to upgrade on these desirable routes?
Thanks in advance!
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