Originally Posted by
good_boy_1234
Thanks guys...found some nonstop from IAH to Syd...but was unable to find any non stop -business saver- for ORD or IAH to NZ!!!
Ord or IAH to NZ:- That's on Air New Zealand, so situation normal.
Do not expect/hope that Air NZ will offer awards.
Extremely small chance they may offer a few days/weeks before, but unlikely.
If you can find an award to/from one country just buy a flight from one to the other.
The trans Tasman flights NZ<---> Aust are from/to many airports, by several airlines, take ~3:30hr.