NZ to Aus prices in peak summer season
Aug 17, 2014, 11:55 pm
#16
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 168
Wow,
As a fairly new member of Airpoints and also someone who doesn't fly that often I am utterly disappointed and a bit shocked at how this spending system works.. i'm fortunate enough to have enough airpoints in my account to afford a one way TT ticket, but say if i'm going to book an int'l flight thats $1500 return i don't think i'll ever accumulate APD1500... so even if I have say 1000APD i can't even use my APD to offset my ticket prices....
As a fairly new member of Airpoints and also someone who doesn't fly that often I am utterly disappointed and a bit shocked at how this spending system works.. i'm fortunate enough to have enough airpoints in my account to afford a one way TT ticket, but say if i'm going to book an int'l flight thats $1500 return i don't think i'll ever accumulate APD1500... so even if I have say 1000APD i can't even use my APD to offset my ticket prices....
Aug 18, 2014, 12:18 am
#17
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: bne
Programs: Velocity Gold, AIRNZ Elite, Qantas Silver ,Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,320
Use of airpoints
Wow,
As a fairly new member of Airpoints and also someone who doesn't fly that often I am utterly disappointed and a bit shocked at how this spending system works.. i'm fortunate enough to have enough airpoints in my account to afford a one way TT ticket, but say if i'm going to book an int'l flight thats $1500 return i don't think i'll ever accumulate APD1500... so even if I have say 1000APD i can't even use my APD to offset my ticket prices....
As a fairly new member of Airpoints and also someone who doesn't fly that often I am utterly disappointed and a bit shocked at how this spending system works.. i'm fortunate enough to have enough airpoints in my account to afford a one way TT ticket, but say if i'm going to book an int'l flight thats $1500 return i don't think i'll ever accumulate APD1500... so even if I have say 1000APD i can't even use my APD to offset my ticket prices....
1 what you do (assuming your airpoints dollars are NZ based )
Buy the one way to australia with airpoints
2 the return on the australian airnz website with credit card or poli (use the Myers portal to get the 2 points for $1 spend)
Note the $62 taxes need to be paid in cash not airpoints
The other taxes from australia A$100 (nz$111) is paid with what ever method of cash/poli/credit card you choose
If airpoints are australian just reverse
Aug 18, 2014, 3:00 am
#19
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 232
Wow,
As a fairly new member of Airpoints and also someone who doesn't fly that often I am utterly disappointed and a bit shocked at how this spending system works.. i'm fortunate enough to have enough airpoints in my account to afford a one way TT ticket, but say if i'm going to book an int'l flight thats $1500 return i don't think i'll ever accumulate APD1500... so even if I have say 1000APD i can't even use my APD to offset my ticket prices....
As a fairly new member of Airpoints and also someone who doesn't fly that often I am utterly disappointed and a bit shocked at how this spending system works.. i'm fortunate enough to have enough airpoints in my account to afford a one way TT ticket, but say if i'm going to book an int'l flight thats $1500 return i don't think i'll ever accumulate APD1500... so even if I have say 1000APD i can't even use my APD to offset my ticket prices....
Ah yep... btw can someone please explain why I can select 24K on B773 for $20?
Aug 18, 2014, 4:21 am
#20
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 168
So $20 gives me the PE seat but not the terminal etc benefits right? And you can't seat select with APD right?
Aug 18, 2014, 1:05 pm
#21
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 232
On TT flights PE is classified as economy so no extra benefits if you pay $20 for the PE preferred seat. You can only pay the fee with APD if you select the seat at the time of booking.
Aug 25, 2014, 4:25 am
#23
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: NZ*G
Posts: 93
Do not fret 
See it like it is - you bought insurance... the very high likelihood of prices rising by a lot more than the amount they fell by, makes it well worth buying early to secure the date you want during a busy period.
Now turn off those hipmunk and skyscanner alert emails.
See it like it is - you bought insurance... the very high likelihood of prices rising by a lot more than the amount they fell by, makes it well worth buying early to secure the date you want during a busy period.
Now turn off those hipmunk and skyscanner alert emails.
Aug 25, 2014, 1:29 pm
#24
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: New Zealand (most of the time)
Programs: Air NZ Elite *G, Honors Gold, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 6,118
Wow,
As a fairly new member of Airpoints and also someone who doesn't fly that often I am utterly disappointed and a bit shocked at how this spending system works.. i'm fortunate enough to have enough airpoints in my account to afford a one way TT ticket, but say if i'm going to book an int'l flight thats $1500 return i don't think i'll ever accumulate APD1500... so even if I have say 1000APD i can't even use my APD to offset my ticket prices....
As a fairly new member of Airpoints and also someone who doesn't fly that often I am utterly disappointed and a bit shocked at how this spending system works.. i'm fortunate enough to have enough airpoints in my account to afford a one way TT ticket, but say if i'm going to book an int'l flight thats $1500 return i don't think i'll ever accumulate APD1500... so even if I have say 1000APD i can't even use my APD to offset my ticket prices....
Aug 26, 2014, 1:18 pm
#26
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: New Zealand (most of the time)
Programs: Air NZ Elite *G, Honors Gold, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 6,118
It's not possible to upgrade fare types using APD but is something many people wish for.
Aug 26, 2014, 11:44 pm
#27
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 168
Also say during the food service in the PE cabin am I allowed to consume any or not? ha..
Aug 27, 2014, 12:24 am
#28
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Auckland
Programs: NZ Elite, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 908
Although, NZ does always reserve the right to move you for operational reasons. In that case, the amount will be refunded back to you.
If you are in the PE cabin on a shorthaul flight, unless you have booked the 'Works' or 'Works Deluxe' then you will not be offered a meal service. You can buy on board though.
Aug 27, 2014, 12:37 am
#29
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: NZ*S
Posts: 773
The seat is yours unless there is some operational need to change. (like an aircraft change or the need to accomodate passengers with disabilities).
If you purchased a seat and bag fare as you originally mentioned then no meal for you but you can purchase snacks onboard. If you purchased works or work deluxe then food and drinks are included.
If you purchased a seat and bag fare as you originally mentioned then no meal for you but you can purchase snacks onboard. If you purchased works or work deluxe then food and drinks are included.
Aug 27, 2014, 12:59 am
#30
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 168
Ah okay thanks for the info. Last time i flew trans tasman was in 2008 so a lot has changed and i'm really lost. I suppose they will recognise me as a seat +bag in the PE section. I also still dont know why they open a few PE seats for selection...