Status Points on RU?
Oct 15, 2013, 5:49 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: NZ*S
Posts: 773
Status Points on RU?
Just received confirmation of my RU for SYD-AKL on Monday (a little surprised at getting it confirmed this far in advance, but still 6 seats avail in BP according to EF), and just wondering if I still receive status points at the level of the original Y booking?
Really hoping that I do, otherwise i've just upgraded my way out of maintaining silver (for all that it is worth).
Also, as I understand it, I should get the same privileges (lounge, premium checkin etc) as a purchased BP ticket, and the 1 checked baggage notation on the e-ticket should be ignored?
Really hoping that I do, otherwise i've just upgraded my way out of maintaining silver (for all that it is worth).
Also, as I understand it, I should get the same privileges (lounge, premium checkin etc) as a purchased BP ticket, and the 1 checked baggage notation on the e-ticket should be ignored?
Oct 15, 2013, 5:58 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: New Zealand
Programs: NZ Elite, KQ Gold, Accor Gold, IHG Gold, Choice Gold
Posts: 675
Yes, you get status points for the class you paid for (but not for flights you paid for or part-paid for with Airpoints).
Full privileges as far as I know, but i've never tested the baggage one - I travel pretty light!
Full privileges as far as I know, but i've never tested the baggage one - I travel pretty light!
Oct 15, 2013, 6:09 pm
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: NZ*S
Posts: 773
Excellent, what little status I have may be very useful next year if we land the contract we are hoping for, will be flying more often and the silver uplift for one-up might be useful.
Just sorting out baggage issues with AirNZ on another flight at the moment. Office girl booked seat and bag out, but seat only return, then managed to add a bag to the wrong flight when I pointed it out to her.. Air NZ Cust service most unhelpful at this stage, non-refundable, and can't be transfered to the other flight is their line. Will pursue it later and hopefully find a more helpful agent.
Just sorting out baggage issues with AirNZ on another flight at the moment. Office girl booked seat and bag out, but seat only return, then managed to add a bag to the wrong flight when I pointed it out to her.. Air NZ Cust service most unhelpful at this stage, non-refundable, and can't be transfered to the other flight is their line. Will pursue it later and hopefully find a more helpful agent.
Oct 15, 2013, 7:04 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: DL, UA
Posts: 594
Status Points on RU?
yes....regardless of which method you use to upgrade the following rules/benefits apply:
1) you earn APD and SP based on originally booked fare
2) if you are successfully upgraded, your benefits/allowances pertain to the upgraded class. e.g. in your case you may have booked a 'seat only' fare but with the upgrade you will get Lounge access, meal (J class), drinks, and baggage allowances.
note the upgrade doesn't waive the original conditions ie your seat only fare would still not be able to be cancelled, etc.
hope that helps.
1) you earn APD and SP based on originally booked fare
2) if you are successfully upgraded, your benefits/allowances pertain to the upgraded class. e.g. in your case you may have booked a 'seat only' fare but with the upgrade you will get Lounge access, meal (J class), drinks, and baggage allowances.
note the upgrade doesn't waive the original conditions ie your seat only fare would still not be able to be cancelled, etc.
hope that helps.