Originally Posted by ntddevsys
You can transfer SPG points into TG, VS, US, SQ, NH or AC on a 1:1 ratio (and of course NZ's using at 65 to 1 airbuck) - points in all of those programs can potentially be used for NZ's services.
Sorry - I was not clear - I do not have enouch of a SPG backlog - just enough to add to Airline's program where I already have a pretty good balance of miles.
I do not even recognize some of the above acroynms!

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I do have enough miles that I can
add to (with SPG pts.) and make a Business Class Award possible - but only in
American, Delta and Northwest.
I don't think any of those airlines partner w/Air New Zealand.
I was hoping I would be able to fly to PPT with Air New Zealand - but looks like I'll have to concentrate on either ATN or AF in order to use my miles w/ either AA, DL or NW ?
I was hoping for another alternative..............