Originally Posted by
sbiddle
I don't think most people in here would regard is as a good thing.. It is simply how the program works so we deal with it.
The reality is that it is the only option for reward bookings and many people who don't fly regularly love the concept and regard the ability to use their points on any seat of any flight as a great thing.
+1
Most people I talk like just being able to use their points before they expire. Know people who have moved from overseas and enjoy how easy AirNZ has made the using of APD compared to where they came from. The part pay is also a highlight for a lot of people.
Got to remember loyalty for most Airlines is a profit centre and CCs make airlines a lot of money. The ease of use of APD makes it attractive in a lot of eyes to have an APD credit card vs the other options out there. And that gets cash in the door for AirNZ.