Status Point Run
Mar 12, 2017, 8:17 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Auckland - New Zealand
Programs: NZ*G,Accor-Gold
Posts: 232
Status Point Run
I need a few SP points before May
It seems a return trip to Brisbane/Sydney (From Auckland) in Business gives the best value at around $9.58 /Status Point ($1361 which gives me 142 SP and $100 AP)
Anyone know anything which costs less/SP?
It seems a return trip to Brisbane/Sydney (From Auckland) in Business gives the best value at around $9.58 /Status Point ($1361 which gives me 142 SP and $100 AP)
Anyone know anything which costs less/SP?
Last edited by Craig Whitmore; Mar 12, 2017 at 8:22 pm
Mar 12, 2017, 8:30 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Auckland
Programs: NZ GOLD (*G), KLM FB S, QF S,
Posts: 291
Depends how many SPs you need and how much time you have. Last Oct/Nov I did a few Sunday AKL- WLG on seat only at $79 return giving 16 SP ave $6.13 per SP. Took 7am flight and returned on the 10.15am flight.
Mar 12, 2017, 8:46 pm
#3
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Usually Auckland, NZ
Programs: NZ Elite (*G), QF S (OWR), UA 0.14MM
Posts: 690
All domestic flights get you a minimum of 8SP per each way/segment, regardless of price, including "F" class Grab-a-Seat fares (of course with the exception of redemption/X class tickets, and those paid with APD).
So any domestic fares less than ~NZ$76 each way will get you a better $/SP ratio than your AKL-SYD/BNE run.
The $49 lead-in AKL-WLG fares would yield NZ$6.125/SP, for example.
Of course it's very time consuming with such a small haul of SP each way, plus you might not be able to find fares at times that suit you.
So any domestic fares less than ~NZ$76 each way will get you a better $/SP ratio than your AKL-SYD/BNE run.
The $49 lead-in AKL-WLG fares would yield NZ$6.125/SP, for example.
Of course it's very time consuming with such a small haul of SP each way, plus you might not be able to find fares at times that suit you.
Mar 12, 2017, 9:02 pm
#4
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: NZ Elite
Posts: 100
Do you have an SP earning credit card? that's another option - buy a whole lot of say, New World vouchers or something
If you need Air NZ flight-earned SP then I think trans tasman is quite good. One of the issues with domestic SP earn is if you need say, 80 SP or something, the all-in costs of domestic travel really start to add up - travel to & from the airport, scheduling, etc.
If you need Air NZ flight-earned SP then I think trans tasman is quite good. One of the issues with domestic SP earn is if you need say, 80 SP or something, the all-in costs of domestic travel really start to add up - travel to & from the airport, scheduling, etc.
Mar 12, 2017, 9:16 pm
#5
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Auckland - New Zealand
Programs: NZ*G,Accor-Gold
Posts: 232
I need about 150 (can't get any more on CC)
Those Wellington flights seems cheaper but then there is cost of parking lots of times ($25/day?) and cost of petrol costs of time (to drive there 80km return to home )
I would have to fly 10+ times
Those Wellington flights seems cheaper but then there is cost of parking lots of times ($25/day?) and cost of petrol costs of time (to drive there 80km return to home )
I would have to fly 10+ times
Mar 12, 2017, 9:21 pm
#6
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Auckland
Programs: NZ GOLD (*G), KLM FB S, QF S,
Posts: 291
Yeah- I live within a 20 minute drive of Auckland airport and an understanding wife dropping and picking me up.
Mar 12, 2017, 9:22 pm
#7
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Auckland - New Zealand
Programs: NZ*G,Accor-Gold
Posts: 232
Do you have an SP earning credit card? that's another option - buy a whole lot of say, New World vouchers or something
If you need Air NZ flight-earned SP then I think trans tasman is quite good. One of the issues with domestic SP earn is if you need say, 80 SP or something, the all-in costs of domestic travel really start to add up - travel to & from the airport, scheduling, etc.
If you need Air NZ flight-earned SP then I think trans tasman is quite good. One of the issues with domestic SP earn is if you need say, 80 SP or something, the all-in costs of domestic travel really start to add up - travel to & from the airport, scheduling, etc.
Over the last year I basically couldn't fly much due to my surgery I had so if I don't get the SP in time I will go to Silver.. argghhhhhhhhhh..
A large number of domestic flights doesn't work as I can only do it in the weekend and the cheaper flights are only in the morning so it would mean lots of travel , petrol, parking etc
Mar 12, 2017, 9:26 pm
#8
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Auckland
Programs: NZ GOLD (*G), KLM FB S, QF S,
Posts: 291
Yes TT seems the best at the moment.
Over the last year I basically couldn't fly much due to my surgery I had so if I don't get the SP in time I will go to Silver.. argghhhhhhhhhh..
A large number of domestic flights doesn't work as I can only do it in the weekend and the cheaper flights are only in the morning so it would mean lots of travel , petrol, parking etc
Over the last year I basically couldn't fly much due to my surgery I had so if I don't get the SP in time I will go to Silver.. argghhhhhhhhhh..
A large number of domestic flights doesn't work as I can only do it in the weekend and the cheaper flights are only in the morning so it would mean lots of travel , petrol, parking etc
Mar 12, 2017, 9:37 pm
#9
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Auckland, NZ
Programs: NZ G
Posts: 40
FWIW - I was able to get my requalification date pushed out by 2 weeks to ensure I would retain G (I had flights scheduled just after my current requalification date expires).
Also, re TT J, I just returned from SYD, and booked the SYD-AKL leg as a OW - this was circa $70 cheaper for the return leg than booking a return AKL-SYD-AKL J ticket. Still earned 71 SP for the leg so in line with what the earn rate would have been had I booked it as a single return ticket.
Also, re TT J, I just returned from SYD, and booked the SYD-AKL leg as a OW - this was circa $70 cheaper for the return leg than booking a return AKL-SYD-AKL J ticket. Still earned 71 SP for the leg so in line with what the earn rate would have been had I booked it as a single return ticket.
Mar 13, 2017, 1:22 am
#11
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: New Zealand (most of the time)
Programs: Air NZ Elite *G, Honors Gold, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 6,112
The long standing change direction trick is still the best option. $650 for around 100 SP looking at it now for a few hours flying. I don't think there are any routes ex AKL you can use it on now though so it would mean a flight to WLG at the start and end.
Mar 13, 2017, 8:55 pm
#13
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 28
Hi, can you explain this a bit more? Cheers
Mar 14, 2017, 11:17 am
#14
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Wellington
Programs: Airpoints, Qantas, KrisFlyer, Mileage Plus
Posts: 88
WLG-ROT is an option. I chose 5th May 2017 for example.
WLG-AKL-ROT, 0845-1200 @ $151 yields 10 APD, 25 status points.
you're "changing direction" by going from WLG to ROT via AKL.
Later direct flight
WLG-ROT, 1240-1350 @ $191 yields 6 APD, but only 13 status points.
WLG-AKL-ROT, 0845-1200 @ $151 yields 10 APD, 25 status points.
you're "changing direction" by going from WLG to ROT via AKL.
Later direct flight
WLG-ROT, 1240-1350 @ $191 yields 6 APD, but only 13 status points.
Oct 2, 2017, 6:59 am
#15
Join Date: Mar 2016
Programs: Air NZ Airpoints
Posts: 5
Just rejigging this old thread – I'm currently Air NZ gold but am worried about losing status before it renews on 21 Feb for me. Time is a bit of a tricky factor with pre-planned work/commitments but would love to retain status for next year.
I'm already planning a run to SIN which will give me ~250 points but will still need around another 250 to retain gold. Any suggestions on what will be the best value? I don't necessarily need to fly NZ but suppose that will give the best earn rates. Any route suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!
I'm already planning a run to SIN which will give me ~250 points but will still need around another 250 to retain gold. Any suggestions on what will be the best value? I don't necessarily need to fly NZ but suppose that will give the best earn rates. Any route suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!