Changes to Airpoints?
Sep 23, 2008, 11:23 pm
#17
Join Date: May 2008
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I'm in the same situation as you.
Except DUD is only serviced by NZ and DJ, so getting a QF flight entails getting to CHC or ZQN first. And I hate flying DJ even though they give you points on all fares as well. I just take NZ flights and resign myself to the fact that I won't be moving up the status ladder. Will probably buy a KC membership sometime soon though. Worth it now for the lounge access, Space+ seating and priority check-in.
Except DUD is only serviced by NZ and DJ, so getting a QF flight entails getting to CHC or ZQN first. And I hate flying DJ even though they give you points on all fares as well. I just take NZ flights and resign myself to the fact that I won't be moving up the status ladder. Will probably buy a KC membership sometime soon though. Worth it now for the lounge access, Space+ seating and priority check-in.
Sep 24, 2008, 2:18 am
#18
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Auckland
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I sure would like to earn some status for all NZ flights - because I am an organised person and my work trips are usually planned months in advance I nearly always get booked into Smart Saver and earn no miles/status on my flights.
30 flights this year and still only half way to Silver!
30 flights this year and still only half way to Silver!
Oct 3, 2008, 5:31 pm
#20
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Nope. If I had to make a guess I'd say that they won't release announcements about the exact changes/make the changes until at least December. I'm thinking that because the 767 and A320 refit is supposed to be completed in December that they will do a big press release about the new trans-tasman/pacific services plus airpoints changes at the same time.
Oct 3, 2008, 5:51 pm
#22
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That would be great! I have quite a bit of smart saver NZ travel booked for the next few months and it would be great to get those credited to status earning rather than have them go to waste while NZ decide when to introduce the changes.
Oct 3, 2008, 6:20 pm
#23
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Team Manager in WLG this morning said new check-in process will be launched in December. Just in time for Christmas Holidays!!! This might tie in with changes to Airpoints.
Concern in WLG is where Premium Counters will be located because International and Domestic counters are together compared to AKL & CHC.
Concern in WLG is where Premium Counters will be located because International and Domestic counters are together compared to AKL & CHC.
Oct 3, 2008, 7:20 pm
#24
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I was chatting recently to someone at ANZ who expressed surprise that I knew about such a level (told them to read Flyer Talk they might be surprised what they learn about their airline!) Anyway from what I heard, the new level is apparently going to be handpicked from the 2000 (?) or so Gold Elites - they mentioned possibly from a selection of Politicians, sportspeople, chief executives and the like.
Oct 3, 2008, 7:25 pm
#25
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I was chatting recently to someone at ANZ who expressed surprise that I knew about such a level (told them to read Flyer Talk they might be surprised what they learn about their airline!) Anyway from what I heard, the new level is apparently going to be handpicked from the 2000 (?) or so Gold Elites - they mentioned possibly from a selection of Politicians, sportspeople, chief executives and the like.
Oct 3, 2008, 8:47 pm
#26
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Oct 3, 2008, 9:43 pm
#27
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Oct 4, 2008, 10:11 pm
#29
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