Confused about Tasman Economy options
I am trying to make sense of the various options available when flying economy CHC-SYD. I am *G and will be flying with my wife and 4 years old daughter. When I look at airnewzealand.co.nz, I get offered various fare options (seat, seat+bag, theworks and worksdeluxe). What is included in each of these is clearly laid out, with prices ranging from 225-365 NZD. When I look at airnewzealand.ca, there is only one option offered, called "economy", priced at 225 CAD/269 NZD with no details about what is included in terms of meals, booze, etc.
Given that the price on the Canadian version of the site is more or less the same as the price for a "theworks" fare on the NZ version of the site, is that what I would be booking? Also, will Air New Zeland allow me to book from the NZ version of the site from Canada? I've never flown NZ so I am thankful for the help! |
Bookings on any site outside NZ or Australia include a meal and a single bag (and you'll get an extra free as *G).
Once you click on economy it shows what your airfare includes and if your click on baggage info it provides details of your baggage info. There are no restrictions on which site you use. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...64deaa39a6.jpg |
Originally Posted by jasdou
(Post 31711584)
I am trying to make sense of the various options available when flying economy CHC-SYD. I am *G and will be flying with my wife and 4 years old daughter. When I look at airnewzealand.co.nz, I get offered various fare options (seat, seat+bag, theworks and worksdeluxe). What is included in each of these is clearly laid out, with prices ranging from 225-365 NZD. When I look at airnewzealand.ca, there is only one option offered, called "economy", priced at 225 CAD/269 NZD with no details about what is included in terms of meals, booze, etc.
Given that the price on the Canadian version of the site is more or less the same as the price for a "theworks" fare on the NZ version of the site, is that what I would be booking? Also, will Air New Zeland allow me to book from the NZ version of the site from Canada? I've never flown NZ so I am thankful for the help! |
Thanks for the replies!
Being *G, if I book the cheapest fare on .co.nz ("seat" branded fare), I would still get a checked bag, preferred seat selection, priority boarding and lounge access in CHC, right? |
Originally Posted by jasdou
(Post 31712028)
Thanks for the replies!
Being *G, if I book the cheapest fare on .co.nz ("seat" branded fare), I would still get a checked bag, preferred seat selection, priority boarding and lounge access in CHC, right? *G will give you a 2nd bag free if you book a seat+bag fare. |
Originally Posted by jasdou
(Post 31712028)
Thanks for the replies!
Being *G, if I book the cheapest fare on .co.nz ("seat" branded fare), I would still get a checked bag, preferred seat selection, priority boarding and lounge access in CHC, right? |
Again, thanks for the information. I believe I have all this figured out now!
Since we will ne to check one bag, it does seem like booking through the .ca version of the site is the better deal for us. |
Originally Posted by LyingFlat
(Post 31712071)
Yes to all of that except the baggage. You only get an extra checked bag if your ticket had a checked bag included (i.e. Seat+Bag fare or above).
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Originally Posted by findark
(Post 31712368)
Do *G get seat select on a Seat fare? Thought answer was no.
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Originally Posted by findark
(Post 31712368)
Do *G get seat select on a Seat fare? Thought answer was no.
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Originally Posted by Thai-Kiwi
(Post 31714378)
Yes we do :). As a TG*G I consistently can access the HVC seating during booking on NZ flights. However, this access disappears when using Manage my Booking, however call centre staff can still see your *G status. All a bit flakey, but as sbiddle notes - a nice benefit. Long may it last......
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Originally Posted by jasdou
(Post 31712100)
Again, thanks for the information. I believe I have all this figured out now!
Since we will need to check one bag, it does seem like booking through the .ca version of the site is the better deal for us. |
Originally Posted by mad_atta
(Post 31717653)
In your case it probably is, but another thing worth knowing is that on the .nz and .au sites, you can mix fares on a booking, eg have one person in Seat+bag and one in Seat only. The trick is to ensure the *G is the one who is booked on the baggage inclusive fare, so then they get 2 checked bags for free - handy if travelling as a couple.
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Originally Posted by jasdou
(Post 31712100)
Again, thanks for the information. I believe I have all this figured out now!
Since we will ne to check one bag, it does seem like booking through the .ca version of the site is the better deal for us. |
Originally Posted by sbiddle
(Post 31712704)
Unless things have changed very recently the answer is yes - and they get to access HVC seats which is still a huge benefit as preferred seating is no longer a marketed *A benefit of *G
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