codyc1515

Anyone had any experience with these? What is the airpoints / status points earning like? Also, does this have a specific fare class?

I am also looking at the specific wording of the terms "$249 one way for two or more domestic sectors" and wondering if this could be construed to mean 4 or 5 destinations (unlikely).

cavemanzk

I'm pretty sure by two or more flights it means when you can't get an direct flight to the region.

example AKL-CHC-IVC

sbiddle

Earning is in line with most regional flights - which is around 8SP and 1APD for a journey. SP earn on regional flights is terrible overall unless you exploit the loopholes.

And no you can't scam it - it's for direct journeys only which is between 1 and 3 flight with 2 connections being the most to connect between any 2 NZ domestic destinations.

NZbutterfly

I've used it when I was too lazy to drive to AKL BUT I had the back up of being able to drive to Akl and still catch my international flight in time. You're essentially buying a seat + bag fare, no idea what booking class.

I tend to look at these when I'm doing something where I have some flexibility like it's not the end of the world if I miss that flight. (You can grab a shuttle from TRG to AKL) and I use it to save money eg right now the fares for TRG to AKL are at $200 for today and were above 169 for the last few days at least so I would take a punt on there being a seat free and save the $30 and buy a RGG fare.

I've only ever done one sector not 2.

SP earn, for that route is 6APD and 12SP but that's not why I do it, it's sometimes just a cheaper option.

It's a very easy process and an option I look at seriously when the fares get over $169. Bags are already packed to go no matter what.

SFO_FT

Anyone know which booking class is used for Gotta Go fares?

codyc1515

With the recent hold times, a friend wondered how they might be able to still use RGG fares. They received this curious response:

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codyc1515

Friend booked today at around 9am for a 1pm flight suggesting that it may be possible to use RGG fares for same day travel (no 90 minute requirement anymore). There was more than two seats available. Curiously the booking was not able to be viewed either online or in the app, despite this being previously possible.

debh

That's good to know. I'd asked Oscar about this a few weeks ago but got no reply, then subsequently checked at the airport when picking up Mr debh and was told that no tickets were sold at the airport (? - I must be getting old) Has anyone heard how far in advance these can now be purchased? And given how long one might be at the airport, have they relaxed the rule about no lounge access on RGG fares?

Elite Flyer2

I booked a gotta go fare last week and was told while the call centre wait times are long they're allowing booking at anytime on the day of travel I.e. from midnight onwards. This temporary policy is subject to change however.

sbiddle

Gotta Go fares have never been sold at the airport and there have never been any lounge access restrictions. They include a bag, lounge access and earn points.

sbiddle

This policy had been in place from maybe Julyish or so up until the end of Oct (same day rather than 90 mins). I needed to get back from ROT in early Nov and rang to ask if this had been extended and spent around 45 or 50 mins on hold to be told "no it finished at the end of Oct and only existed while we had long wait times". It's not the fault of staff but I wouldn't be able to say that with a straight face!

Good luck for anybody getting same day flights with either 3 or 5 seats free depending on status over the past month. They're pretty rare.