Refunds for suspended flights
Mar 28, 2020, 5:32 pm
#151
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: NZ
Posts: 195
That's the approach I have taken also, flights not until later April so messaged them last week so they can respond as they are able to, but haven't had a reply as yet. I am not concerned at this stage but out of interest what sort of time are you finding it takes to receive a response?
FB Messenger was same day (yesterday) and I had a decent back and forth conversation with them until they stopped responding when I questioned their logic vs the emails comms I had got a few days earlier
Mar 28, 2020, 7:32 pm
#152
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NZ says that they can get me on my return flight BNE-WLG In late May as currently booked even though flights don’t show at present.
So the options presented are for this 2-night, seat-only, non-refundable (return) journey are;
Hold the $373 fare in credit; or
Cancel and refund just the taxes $200.
I asked for a refund of the taxes, which they have processed and should be credited with 15 working days.
In the ‘big picture’ I think this is a pragmatic outcome rather than attempting to argue the toss over a flight that is announced as suspended - but also which could operate in late May.
Time will tell if their statement is true or not. I have been cut some slack by AirNZ in the past and don’t begrudge them the $173 they get to keep.
Last edited by Thai-Kiwi; Mar 28, 2020 at 7:46 pm
Mar 28, 2020, 8:14 pm
#153
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Programs: NZ *G
Posts: 412
That was the option I got to, but I do begrudge Air NZ keeping the balance. The taxes were never theirs, they were just a collection agent. Now we’re not able to travel the taxes should be refunded immediately as the Govt is not entitled to them. The balance should be a credit able to be used with Air NZ in the future. That is the deal Air NZ is offering domestic ticket holders and international should be no different.
As an aside, does anyone know why Air NZ is saying credits have to be used for the same type of flight - domestic to domestic and international to international?
As an aside, does anyone know why Air NZ is saying credits have to be used for the same type of flight - domestic to domestic and international to international?
Mar 28, 2020, 8:30 pm
#154
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
That was the option I got to, but I do begrudge Air NZ keeping the balance. The taxes were never theirs, they were just a collection agent. Now we’re not able to travel the taxes should be refunded immediately as the Govt is not entitled to them. The balance should be a credit able to be used with Air NZ in the future. That is the deal Air NZ is offering domestic ticket holders and international should be no different.
As an aside, does anyone know why Air NZ is saying credits have to be used for the same type of flight - domestic to domestic and international to international?
As an aside, does anyone know why Air NZ is saying credits have to be used for the same type of flight - domestic to domestic and international to international?
Mar 28, 2020, 8:43 pm
#155
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: NZ
Posts: 195
That was the option I got to, but I do begrudge Air NZ keeping the balance. The taxes were never theirs, they were just a collection agent. Now we’re not able to travel the taxes should be refunded immediately as the Govt is not entitled to them. The balance should be a credit able to be used with Air NZ in the future. That is the deal Air NZ is offering domestic ticket holders and international should be no different.
As an aside, does anyone know why Air NZ is saying credits have to be used for the same type of flight - domestic to domestic and international to international?
As an aside, does anyone know why Air NZ is saying credits have to be used for the same type of flight - domestic to domestic and international to international?
it's quite restrictive IMHO
I agree re taxes they should be refunded and just the fare put in credit.
Mar 28, 2020, 8:59 pm
#156
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: bne
Programs: Velocity Gold, AIRNZ Elite, Qantas Silver ,Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,320
Getting you on another flight
Further social media exchanges today.
NZ says that they can get me on my return flight BNE-WLG In late May as currently booked even though flights don’t show at present.
So the options presented are for this 2-night, seat-only, non-refundable (return) journey are;
Hold the $373 fare in credit; or
Cancel and refund just the taxes $200.
I asked for a refund of the taxes, which they have processed and should be credited with 15 working days.
In the ‘big picture’ I think this is a pragmatic outcome rather than attempting to argue the toss over a flight that is announced as suspended - but also which could operate in late May.
Time will tell if their statement is true or not. I have been cut some slack by AirNZ in the past and don’t begrudge them the $173 they get to keep.
NZ says that they can get me on my return flight BNE-WLG In late May as currently booked even though flights don’t show at present.
So the options presented are for this 2-night, seat-only, non-refundable (return) journey are;
Hold the $373 fare in credit; or
Cancel and refund just the taxes $200.
I asked for a refund of the taxes, which they have processed and should be credited with 15 working days.
In the ‘big picture’ I think this is a pragmatic outcome rather than attempting to argue the toss over a flight that is announced as suspended - but also which could operate in late May.
Time will tell if their statement is true or not. I have been cut some slack by AirNZ in the past and don’t begrudge them the $173 they get to keep.
Mar 28, 2020, 9:18 pm
#157
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Not sure what you mean.
My flights were initially the direct WLG-BNE 22 May, and BNE-WLG 24 May. The WLG-BNE morning flight was cancelled, so put on WLG-AKL-BNE NZ402/145 rather than a later evening direct flight that was put on.
Then, on 17 Mar, Air NZ announced that flights WLG-BNE-WLG would be suspended until 31 May. My outbound routing via AKL remained viable, but on Sunday 24 May, there are no available flights from any Australian departure airport to anywhere in NZ, which is when I started pursuing a refund.
My flights were initially the direct WLG-BNE 22 May, and BNE-WLG 24 May. The WLG-BNE morning flight was cancelled, so put on WLG-AKL-BNE NZ402/145 rather than a later evening direct flight that was put on.
Then, on 17 Mar, Air NZ announced that flights WLG-BNE-WLG would be suspended until 31 May. My outbound routing via AKL remained viable, but on Sunday 24 May, there are no available flights from any Australian departure airport to anywhere in NZ, which is when I started pursuing a refund.
Mar 28, 2020, 10:17 pm
#158
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,645
Mar 28, 2020, 11:42 pm
#159
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: bne
Programs: Velocity Gold, AIRNZ Elite, Qantas Silver ,Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,320
Not sure what you mean.
My flights were initially the direct WLG-BNE 22 May, and BNE-WLG 24 May. The WLG-BNE morning flight was cancelled, so put on WLG-AKL-BNE NZ402/145 rather than a later evening direct flight that was put on.
Then, on 17 Mar, Air NZ announced that flights WLG-BNE-WLG would be suspended until 31 May. My outbound routing via AKL remained viable, but on Sunday 24 May, there are no available flights from any Australian departure airport to anywhere in NZ, which is when I started pursuing a refund.
My flights were initially the direct WLG-BNE 22 May, and BNE-WLG 24 May. The WLG-BNE morning flight was cancelled, so put on WLG-AKL-BNE NZ402/145 rather than a later evening direct flight that was put on.
Then, on 17 Mar, Air NZ announced that flights WLG-BNE-WLG would be suspended until 31 May. My outbound routing via AKL remained viable, but on Sunday 24 May, there are no available flights from any Australian departure airport to anywhere in NZ, which is when I started pursuing a refund.
Mar 28, 2020, 11:50 pm
#160
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: AKL
Programs: NZ*E, QR Plat
Posts: 366
You need to keep hold of your original booking reference to bring up the credit when you call to rebook. Remember you need to book it within 12 months of the booking date not the departure date (I am pretty sure)
Mar 29, 2020, 12:00 am
#161
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Mar 29, 2020, 12:17 am
#162
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,645
They have tweaked and said 12 months from credit date. And there will be more info on spending coming in coming weeks. Guess there will be an online way to spend giving the number and scale of credits in the system now.
Mar 29, 2020, 2:19 am
#163
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: New Zealand (most of the time)
Programs: Air NZ Elite *G, Honors Gold, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 6,118
Has anybody received any clarification as to what the credit can and can't be used for? I've seen mixed messages. Can they even be doubled up for a new booking?
Mar 29, 2020, 12:05 pm
#164
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Programs: Krisflyer, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Air NZ Airpoints, Koru, NZ*S and former *G
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At the moment anyone opting for a credit, or unilaterally getting one without any consultation like me, simply does not know what they are accepting! Air NZ FAQ’s state:
Please bear with us. Over the coming weeks we'll share details on how to use your credit online.
Last edited by ottiehund; Mar 29, 2020 at 12:10 pm Reason: Quote
Mar 29, 2020, 1:54 pm
#165
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: NZ
Posts: 195
I asked the specific question of AirNZ a couple of days ago and this is how it went -
Me "Please provide the full terms of the credit, how it can be used and any restrictions?"
AirNZ "The full amount is held against each booking. When re-booking flights it must be all used at once of equal or greater value. The credit must be used before X"
That was the extent of the reply so from that I take as long as you spend the credit held in one transaction then anything goes Intl long haul, TT, domestic. But the catch is if you are sitting on thousands it might be hard to spend on domestic & TT in one booking.
Me "Please provide the full terms of the credit, how it can be used and any restrictions?"
AirNZ "The full amount is held against each booking. When re-booking flights it must be all used at once of equal or greater value. The credit must be used before X"
That was the extent of the reply so from that I take as long as you spend the credit held in one transaction then anything goes Intl long haul, TT, domestic. But the catch is if you are sitting on thousands it might be hard to spend on domestic & TT in one booking.