Originally Posted by
Xiaotung
I hope people who praise NZ about how easy APD can be used also realise that this is a devaluation of your APD. In a true revenue based programme, you get more miles when fares increase and your redemption rates remain largely unchanged. In Airpoints, you get hit twice.
People don't realise that. Though most people like the simplicity. APD as cash just works. Normal booking flow, no specific search tick boxes, part pay in normal payment screen.
AirNZ doesn't need guides and alert services about availability or how to use the points.