Elite Priority One
Mar 18, 2014, 11:58 pm
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2013
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Elite Priority One
Has Air NZ released any more info about the new "exclusive benefits" of the invitation-only Elite Priority One status? Also, has anyone received an invitation yet?
I can't seem to find any info about it apart from the initial announcement back in November last year. This is surprising considering the announced changes to the Airpoints Programme come into affect in 12 days.
Does anyone have info about the 777-200 refit status either? NZ seems to be very quite on realising info at the moment.
Thanks
I can't seem to find any info about it apart from the initial announcement back in November last year. This is surprising considering the announced changes to the Airpoints Programme come into affect in 12 days.
Does anyone have info about the 777-200 refit status either? NZ seems to be very quite on realising info at the moment.
Thanks
Mar 19, 2014, 1:44 am
#4
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: New Zealand (most of the time)
Programs: Air NZ Elite *G, Honors Gold, IHG Platinum Elite
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I believe it's getting a D check.
The seat numbers had been confirmed in another thread but I've yet to see an actual image yet.
It does make me wonder how Air NZ are going to manage the seat selection in their system, right now there are clearly going to be people who have booked flights that will be on the new plane based on the 3-3-3 rather than the 3-4-3 layout.
The seat numbers had been confirmed in another thread but I've yet to see an actual image yet.
It does make me wonder how Air NZ are going to manage the seat selection in their system, right now there are clearly going to be people who have booked flights that will be on the new plane based on the 3-3-3 rather than the 3-4-3 layout.
Mar 19, 2014, 1:56 am
#5
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Join Date: Sep 2013
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I believe it's getting a D check.
The seat numbers had been confirmed in another thread but I've yet to see an actual image yet.
It does make me wonder how Air NZ are going to manage the seat selection in their system, right now there are clearly going to be people who have booked flights that will be on the new plane based on the 3-3-3 rather than the 3-4-3 layout.
The seat numbers had been confirmed in another thread but I've yet to see an actual image yet.
It does make me wonder how Air NZ are going to manage the seat selection in their system, right now there are clearly going to be people who have booked flights that will be on the new plane based on the 3-3-3 rather than the 3-4-3 layout.
I would assume they have already got new seat maps in place for when the aircraft goes back into service but they just aren't releasing them to the public for competitive advantage and/or haven't confirmed which aircrafts will be servicing which routes yet.
Mar 19, 2014, 1:59 am
#6
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Christchurch, NZ
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Has Air NZ released any more info about the new "exclusive benefits" of the invitation-only Elite Priority One status? Also, has anyone received an invitation yet?
I can't seem to find any info about it apart from the initial announcement back in November last year. This is surprising considering the announced changes to the Airpoints Programme come into affect in 12 days.
Does anyone have info about the 777-200 refit status either? NZ seems to be very quite on realising info at the moment.
Thanks
I can't seem to find any info about it apart from the initial announcement back in November last year. This is surprising considering the announced changes to the Airpoints Programme come into affect in 12 days.
Does anyone have info about the 777-200 refit status either? NZ seems to be very quite on realising info at the moment.
Thanks
Mar 19, 2014, 2:10 am
#8
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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That's a ridiculous threshold. Basically rules out anyone who is not getting significant work travel. The level is also higher than other airlines set their top status, yet providing less in benefits.
LH 600k miles in 2 years for HON Circle
SQ S$250k in 5 years for PPS Solitaire
QF 3600 status credits for Platinum 1
UA ~ $50k for Global Services
etc
LH 600k miles in 2 years for HON Circle
SQ S$250k in 5 years for PPS Solitaire
QF 3600 status credits for Platinum 1
UA ~ $50k for Global Services
etc
Mar 21, 2014, 1:19 pm
#9
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: DL, UA
Posts: 596
I don't understand that to be the threshold......quite a few factors more than just a dollar spend. I umderstand they look at fare value as a big driver akin to Global Service on UA.
Also 24 hour concierge is not much of a benefit.....any pax has access to the call centre with 24/7 response as it is!
Also 24 hour concierge is not much of a benefit.....any pax has access to the call centre with 24/7 response as it is!
Mar 21, 2014, 4:09 pm
#10
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 646
As far as benefits go, Law of Diminishing Returns sets in between Gold and Elite. I expect that would be more pronounced between Elite and One.
Some airlines have special First lounges or accelerated mileage earnings at higher tier levels. NZ has neither.
Concierge is not a service I am likely to use myself. If NZ is as cheap as we know them to be, they would likely train existing call centre staff. I don't expect they would hire new staff.
If that threshold is true, in the public sector, only a handful of politicians would qualify.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/poli...vel-costs-rise
There may be a certain prestige that comes with One Tag on your hand luggage but I won't be chasing that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Some airlines have special First lounges or accelerated mileage earnings at higher tier levels. NZ has neither.
Concierge is not a service I am likely to use myself. If NZ is as cheap as we know them to be, they would likely train existing call centre staff. I don't expect they would hire new staff.
If that threshold is true, in the public sector, only a handful of politicians would qualify.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/poli...vel-costs-rise
There may be a certain prestige that comes with One Tag on your hand luggage but I won't be chasing that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Last edited by poopbunny; Mar 21, 2014 at 4:14 pm
May 8, 2014, 5:59 pm
#12
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: New Zealand
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Elite Priority One
An interesting update (sort of)...
I'm sitting in the AKL dom lounge.
On my way in I overheard a staff member on the front desk talking to a politician about EP1. The politician was enquiring about the door to the left as you enter the lounge (which was lit up), and the attendant replied that it is or is going to be the area for EP1s. She said that EP1 is "currently being rolled out."
I'm sitting in the AKL dom lounge.
On my way in I overheard a staff member on the front desk talking to a politician about EP1. The politician was enquiring about the door to the left as you enter the lounge (which was lit up), and the attendant replied that it is or is going to be the area for EP1s. She said that EP1 is "currently being rolled out."
May 11, 2014, 11:48 pm
#14
Join Date: Sep 2011
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AOn my way in I overheard a staff member on the front desk talking to a politician about EP1. The politician was enquiring about the door to the left as you enter the lounge (which was lit up), and the attendant replied that it is or is going to be the area for EP1s. She said that EP1 is "currently being rolled out."
So the question is who is EP1? I saw multiple gov't Ministers in the lounge so it must be fairly exclusive.
May 11, 2014, 11:58 pm
#15
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Elite Priority One
Yea the politician the staff were talking to was a very senior figure in the government. Surprised that they don't get invited, given the flying they do. I'm aware that most if not all government ministers are QF Chairmans Lounge. Means the threshold for EP1 must be very high.