Less free FF seats!
Sep 24, 2017, 5:12 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: NZ*E, SPG*Platinum, Accor*Platinum
Posts: 12
Less free FF seats!
Just booked some flights and noticed that the amount of free FF seats on 777 and 787 reduced!
36ABC used to be free seats for FF (and Koru), now they are “premium seats” and cost you $’s (unless you wait 48 hours before the flight)!
Anyone else noticed this? Anyone noticed other changes to seating?
How arrogant for AirNz to charge their FF extra money and make seating even more painful! Especially considering those of us who really fly the hours to get their Gold and Elite status!
36ABC used to be free seats for FF (and Koru), now they are “premium seats” and cost you $’s (unless you wait 48 hours before the flight)!
Anyone else noticed this? Anyone noticed other changes to seating?
How arrogant for AirNz to charge their FF extra money and make seating even more painful! Especially considering those of us who really fly the hours to get their Gold and Elite status!
Sep 24, 2017, 11:52 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: AKL, YUL
Programs: NZ*GE, UA*G
Posts: 323
I think there was a change in the last month or two; I was on NZ28 booked in 36A as FF like 2 months ago, then when I checked on it closer to the date of departure it was appearing as Preferred but I didn't pay them anything. Got an APD upgrade in the end anyway, but weird.
Sep 25, 2017, 8:05 pm
#9
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: NZ*E
Posts: 808
Sep 25, 2017, 10:19 pm
#10
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Programs: Krisflyer, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Air NZ Airpoints, Koru, NZ*S and former *G
Posts: 317
I have just booked a domestic trip this afternoon (regional, so both legs on an ATR) to CHC and 1A,B are showing as preferred while 1C,D are showing as FF, not sure what that's about... some funny things happening (I guess others like me must prefer the LHS of the aircraft!
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Sep 26, 2017, 2:17 am
#11
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 778
It would not be the first time that Air NZ has pulled the wool over our eyes, if that is what's happening here. For instance, it used to be a benefit for status holders with lounge access that the lounges would have a gaming console, interestingly enough. I enquired about this and was told this was never a thing. I referenced the website and they said they couldn't see it. I checked the page and lo & behold the source code of the page showed it had been modified that day to remove any wording referencing it. Checked the web archive and same thing, there it was. I'm always concerned when they take things away like this without telling people.
Sep 26, 2017, 1:00 pm
#12
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: NZ Koru
Posts: 6,414
I have just booked a domestic trip this afternoon (regional, so both legs on an ATR) to CHC and 1A,B are showing as preferred while 1C,D are showing as FF, not sure what that's about... some funny things happening (I guess others like me must prefer the LHS of the aircraft!) .
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Sep 27, 2017, 3:56 am
#13
Join Date: Apr 2016
Programs: NZ*E, One World
Posts: 38
I have just booked a domestic trip this afternoon (regional, so both legs on an ATR) to CHC and 1A,B are showing as preferred while 1C,D are showing as FF, not sure what that's about... some funny things happening (I guess others like me must prefer the LHS of the aircraft!) .
) .Wish it would auto pop FF in the last few rows.
I always change to the back rows
Sep 27, 2017, 7:49 pm
#15
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Programs: NZ Elite; QF Platinum; CZ Gold; MU Platinum; Marriott Titanium; Accor Platinum
Posts: 1,467
This may not be a popular suggestion but the same problem we get with crowded lounges seems to be happening with the frequent flyer seating, i.e. often crowded out.
Should they reserve certain seats for Elite only?
Should they reserve certain seats for Elite only?