Originally Posted by
wackyflyer
so I’m flying on NZ6 next week with earlier flight time, and air nz automatically re-booked my connection out of LA on codeshare airline to an earlier connection as well.
The connection has gone from full fare business booking class to discounted business booking class with about 50 less status points.
although won’t be enough to stop my regaining elete, it still seems a little rough!
Assuming you're crediting to NZ then I'd be asking for an original routing credit based on your initial booking. Unless you're anticipating you'll need to make changes then being on the discounted business won't make a difference (except for the point earning differences).