NZ Itinerary Thread
Sep 25, 2008, 12:36 am
#91
Join Date: May 2008
Location: MSP
Programs: DL Plat, NZ Elite, QF Plat
Posts: 1,776
That is what I am doing - flying business and accessing KCs in AKL and SYD.
The plot thickens. ntddevsys, is this written anywhere or is it unpublished as NZ_Flyer notes?
Also, does it have to be a revenue ticket or would a UA MP award ticket in business (which it is
) still allow me the 1 guest privilege?
The plot thickens. ntddevsys, is this written anywhere or is it unpublished as NZ_Flyer notes?
Also, does it have to be a revenue ticket or would a UA MP award ticket in business (which it is
) still allow me the 1 guest privilege?It doesn't matter how you got the ticket (paid, award or upgrade), as long as you have a business class boarding pass then you will be allowed a guest.
Sep 25, 2008, 2:07 am
#92
Join Date: May 2005
Location: AKL SYD LAX
Programs: QF WP (OW Emerald) + LTG
Posts: 513
Lounge Access for International Business Class: Customers who present an international Business Class boarding pass, regardless of the Star Alliance carrier they fly, have access to all members' designated business departure lounges. Guests are not permitted.
AH!! Found it!
Yes, and yes. Prior to having status I did this a few times in both directions (WLG-AKL-LAX vv), and was welcomed into the WLG lounge with my guest, who was on the same flight (but not in business). The official rules permit it; as long as the guest is also on an NZ operated service.
I really wish I'd taken a copy of the "Official Lounge Entry Guide" that I saw in NAN in 2005. It explained all of this very well.
I really wish I'd taken a copy of the "Official Lounge Entry Guide" that I saw in NAN in 2005. It explained all of this very well.
Last edited by kangela; Sep 25, 2008 at 2:11 am Reason: Struck gold!
Sep 25, 2008, 6:23 am
#94
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SJC
Programs: NZ*G, QF NB, UA 1K, AA ExecPlat, IHG PlatAmb, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, ZE1 PC
Posts: 2,636
Argh - not this chestnut again! I can confirm I brought guests several times pre-status when traveling J (on upgrades and revenue tickets). It's not written anywhere on the website, but the agents will happily let you in. You must be flying NZ metal and using a NZ lounge. Just for fun I'll even email NZ about it right now.
On to the meat of the thread:
Oct 14: NZ38 HKG-AKL
Oct 20: NZ513 AKL-CHC
Happy to guest in either location.
On to the meat of the thread:
Oct 14: NZ38 HKG-AKL
Oct 20: NZ513 AKL-CHC
Happy to guest in either location.
Sep 27, 2008, 2:42 am
#95
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SJC
Programs: NZ*G, QF NB, UA 1K, AA ExecPlat, IHG PlatAmb, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold, ZE1 PC
Posts: 2,636
Lounge Access Rules for Biz Pax
Argh - not this chestnut again! I can confirm I brought guests several times pre-status when traveling J (on upgrades and revenue tickets). It's not written anywhere on the website, but the agents will happily let you in. You must be flying NZ metal and using a NZ lounge. Just for fun I'll even email NZ about it right now.
Originally Posted by Air NZ Premium Team
Dear AJ
I have a copy of the "Lounge Entry Access Chart" here, and it does state
that a passenger travelling in Business Premier with Air New Zealand
does have the ability to take one guest with them into Lounge. This is
however subject to space availability and the guest must have a boarding
pass for the same flight.
If it is your self travelling as you are a Gold Airpoints Member you
have the ability to take one guest with you into the lounge - even if
you are not travelling in Business Premier.
I hope this has answered your questions, if you have any further queries
please do not hesitate to call our Contact Centre on 0800 737 000.
Kind Regards
I have a copy of the "Lounge Entry Access Chart" here, and it does state
that a passenger travelling in Business Premier with Air New Zealand
does have the ability to take one guest with them into Lounge. This is
however subject to space availability and the guest must have a boarding
pass for the same flight.
If it is your self travelling as you are a Gold Airpoints Member you
have the ability to take one guest with you into the lounge - even if
you are not travelling in Business Premier.
I hope this has answered your questions, if you have any further queries
please do not hesitate to call our Contact Centre on 0800 737 000.
Kind Regards
Edit: Lounge Access Chart is available here
Last edited by ajnz; Jul 5, 2009 at 4:12 pm Reason: adding link to lounge access chart
Dec 30, 2008, 12:20 am
#98
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NAN, YVR
Programs: AC *SE, Westjet PLAT, UA Prem, Alaska MVP, Marriott Ambassador, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 311
taupo - have you booked your hotel in Auckland? You can get $50 off at Ventura Inn - see this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hotel...ub-com-38.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hotel...ub-com-38.html
Dec 30, 2008, 8:32 am
#100
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Sun Peaks, Taupo.
Programs: NZ Elite, AC SE100K, Westjet Teal, Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite, Nexus, Global Entry
Posts: 6,127
taupo - have you booked your hotel in Auckland? You can get $50 off at Ventura Inn - see this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hotel...ub-com-38.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hotel...ub-com-38.html
Jan 4, 2009, 2:08 am
#101
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QR/AC Gold, VA Silver, IHG Plat, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 1,581
25 Dec - NZ102 SYD-AKL and NZ547 AKL-CHC
1 Jan - NZ524 CHC-AKL and NZ707 AKL-SYD
Not sure if this is the right thread for it but I had to say both my better half and I throughly enjoyed the Trans-tasman services with NZ102 on 767 with AVOD (massive screen!) and plenty of leg space for Y. NZ707 is on 737 but still with fantastic AVOD and lots of leg space. Looks like I will fly NZ more often!
1 Jan - NZ524 CHC-AKL and NZ707 AKL-SYD
Not sure if this is the right thread for it but I had to say both my better half and I throughly enjoyed the Trans-tasman services with NZ102 on 767 with AVOD (massive screen!) and plenty of leg space for Y. NZ707 is on 737 but still with fantastic AVOD and lots of leg space. Looks like I will fly NZ more often!
Jan 4, 2009, 9:56 pm
#102
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,984
25 Dec - NZ102 SYD-AKL and NZ547 AKL-CHC
1 Jan - NZ524 CHC-AKL and NZ707 AKL-SYD
Not sure if this is the right thread for it but I had to say both my better half and I throughly enjoyed the Trans-tasman services with NZ102 on 767 with AVOD (massive screen!) and plenty of leg space for Y. NZ707 is on 737 but still with fantastic AVOD and lots of leg space. Looks like I will fly NZ more often!
1 Jan - NZ524 CHC-AKL and NZ707 AKL-SYD
Not sure if this is the right thread for it but I had to say both my better half and I throughly enjoyed the Trans-tasman services with NZ102 on 767 with AVOD (massive screen!) and plenty of leg space for Y. NZ707 is on 737 but still with fantastic AVOD and lots of leg space. Looks like I will fly NZ more often!
Mar 17, 2009, 12:24 am
#105
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Up the front by hook or crook
Programs: NZ*G
Posts: 54
30 MAR NZ106 SYD INT 17:00-18:35
01 APR NZ739 AKL INT 14:00-15:30
07 APR NZ102 SYD INT 08:00-09:30
Happy to guest
01 APR NZ739 AKL INT 14:00-15:30
07 APR NZ102 SYD INT 08:00-09:30
Happy to guest
Last edited by Tablet2009; Mar 27, 2009 at 8:47 pm Reason: added flights
