Jan 3, 2019, 8:02 am
Last edit by: Robert
Please check your passport/visa/ETA entry requirements for New Zealand & Australia well before travel. Refer to the FT information threads below flight listing.
For New Zealand from 1 October 2019, if you are from a visa waiver country you must request an NZeTA before you travel.
NZ transit does/may require a NZeTA. But check yourself.
FT thread----> New Zealand immigration & customs Click to open the wiki.
FT thread----> NZeTA required from 1 October 2019 to visit or transit New Zealand
Post your trip dates and itinerary here by departure date:
Flights USA to NZ/Aust land skip a day as they cross the date line.
Example LAX-AKL NZ001 depart 5th Feb 20:55 -- land 7th Feb 06:45 Duration: 12h 50m.
Please note that when booking hotels and other flights/activities (and making entries in this wiki).
On the return departs & arrives the same calendar day
Example AKL LAX NZ006 depart 6th Feb 19:30 arrive 6th Feb 10:35 Duration:12h 5m
Flight changes-->UA changes for Australia - seasonal reductions IAH/LAX, adding SFO-MEL
January:
February:
2/10: (UA 411[in Y]) ORD-LAX - mspvno
2/10: (UA 98) LAX-MEL - mspvno
2/17: (UA 475, NZ 7) ORD-SFO-AKL - Zebranz
2/19: (NZ 123) AKL-MEL - Zebranz
2/24: (UA 99,AS 1232) MEL-LAX-ORD - Zebranz
March:
3/01: ORD-LAX-SYD - rer2yu
3/02: (NZ 9683) ORD-LAX - smashr
3/02: (NZ 1) LAX-AKL - smashr
3/03: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - cl.lurker
3/03: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - Roadrunna
3/04: (NZ 123) AKL-MEL - smashr
3/05: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Roadrunna
3/05: (NZ 123) AKL-MEL - cl.lurker
3/08: (NZ 124) MEL-AKL - smashr
3/08: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - smashr
3/08: (NZ 128) MEL-AKL - cl.lurker
3/08: (NZ 2) AKL-LAX - cl.lurker
3/08: (NZ 9667) LAX-ORD - cl.lurker
3/10: (NZ ??) SYD-AKL - rer2yu
3/10: (?? ??) AKL-LAX- rer2yu
3/10: (?? ??) LAX-ORD - rer2yu
3/16: (NZ 112) SYD-AKL - Roadrunna
3/16: (NZ 2) AKL-LAX - Roadrunna
3/16: (NZ 9670) LAX-ORD - Roadrunna
3/24: (NZ 124) MEL-AKL - mspvno
3/24: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - mspvno
3/31: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - lsbuffs
3/31: (NZ 28) AKL-IAH - melrowgo
3/31: (NZ 6849) IAH-ORD - melrowgo
April:
4/02: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - lsbuffs
4/05: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - bergamini
4/07: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - bergamini
4/07: (UA 99) MEL-LAX - lsbuffs
4/07: (UA 2039) LAX-ORD - lsbuffs
4/07: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - rclwings
4/09: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - rclwings
4/12: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - njs281
4/12: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL chitink
4/14: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - bergamini
4/14: (NZ 28) AKL-IAH - bergamini
4/14: (UA 2155) IAH-ORD - bergamini
4/14: (NZ 109) AKL-SYD - njs281
4/19: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - vivrant
4/19: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - chitink
4/19: (UA 2297) ORD-EWR - thepaul500
4/19: (UA 1600) EWR-LAX - thepaul500
4/19: (NZ 9839[UA]) LAX-SYD - thepaul500
4/20: (UA 870) SYD-SFO njs281
4/20: (UA 639) SFO-ORD njs281
4/21: (NZ 9840[UA]) SYD-LAX - rclwings,
4/21: (NZ 2039[UA]) LAX-ORD - rclwings
4/21: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - chitink
4/21: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - chitink
4/26: (NZ 102) SYD-AKL - vivrant
4/26: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - vivrant
4/27: (UA 810) ORD-SFO - hirohito888
4/27: (UA 863) SFO-SYD - hirohito888
4/28: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - thepaul500
4/28: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - thepaul500
May:
5/04: (NZ 6853) (UA) ORD>IAH <3vacations
5/04: (NZ 29) IAH>AKL <3vacations
5/05: (NZ 124) MEL-AKL - hirohito888
5/05: (NZ 25 AKL-ORD - hirohito888
5/06: (NZ 123) AKL-MEL - <3vacations
5/10: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - br0snic
5/12: (NZ 105) AKL-SYD - br0snic
5/17: (NZ 124) MEL>AKL - <3vacations
5/17: (NZ 26) AKL >ORD - <3vacations
5/18: (NZ 9321[UA]) ORD-SFO - JMR1223
5/18: (NZ 7) SFO - AKL - JMR1223
5/19: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - br0snic
5/19: (NZ 2) AKL-LAX - br0snic
5/19: (NZ 9666 [UA]) LAX-ORD - br0snic
5/20: (NZ 101) AKL-SYD - JMR1223
5/26: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - JMR1223
5/26: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - JMR1223
June:
6/02: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - Tokyoite
6/04: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Tokyoite
6/07: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - c5ruzr
6/07: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - Zebranz (x2)
6/09: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Zebranz (x2)
6/09: (NZ 135) AKL-BNE - c5ruzr
6/09: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - Tokyoite
6/09: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - Tokyoite
6/14: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - becks1
6/16: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - becks1
6/16: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL- Zebranz (x2)
6/16: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - Zebranz (x2)
6/23: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - becks1
6/23: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - becks1
July:
7/14: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - 2mg
7/16: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - 2mg
7/28: (UA 870) SYD-SFO - 2mg
August:
8/16: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - Geroge84
8/16: (NZ1) ORD-LAX-AKL - Cliburn +1
8/18: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Geroge84
8/18 (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Cliburn+1
8/18: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL- FlyingUsedToBeFun
8/20: (NZ 123) ORD-AKL- FlyingUsedToBeFun
8/23: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - PHDTOMD
8/23: (UA 2243) ORD-LAX- Zebranz
8/23: (NZ 5) LAX-AKL - Zebranz
8/25: (NZ 124) AKL-ORD- FlyingUsedToBeFun
8/25: (NZ 2) AKL-LAX- FlyingUsedToBeFun
8/25: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Zebranz
8/25: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - PHDTOMD
8/25: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - Geroge84
8/25: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - Geroge84
8/30: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - DENQR, GoAmtrak, rabbitsdkk
8/30: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - Zebranz
8/30: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - Cliburn+1
8/30: ( NZ 26) AKL-ORD - Zebranz
8/30: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - Cliburn+1
September:
9/01: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - PHDTOMD
9/01: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - PHDTOMD
9/01: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - DENQR
9/01: (NZ 123) AKL-MEL - GoAmtrak, rabbitsdkk
9/06: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - DENQR, GoAmtrak
9/06: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - DENQR, GoAmtrak
9/06: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - apk123
9/06: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - Shadowfactor
9/08: (NZ 123) AKL-MEL - apk123
9/08: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Shadowfactor
9/13: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - dugb
9/15: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - dugb
9/15: (NZ 124) MEL-AKL - apk123
9/15: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - Shadowfactor
9/15: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - apk123
9/15: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - Shadowfactor
9/16: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - George84
9/18: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - George84
9/20: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - dugb
9/20: (NZ 136) BNE-AKL - c5ruzr
9/20: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - dugb, c5ruzr
9/25: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - George84
9/25: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - George84
9/29: (UA 592) ORD-LAX - UAPremierGuy
9/29: (UA 98) LAX-MEL - UAPremierGuy
October:
10/04: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL- as219
10/04: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL- vincewy
10/04: (NZ 124) MEL-AKL - UAPremierGuy
10/04: (NZ 6) AKL-LAX - UAPremierGuy
10/04: (UA 528) LAX-ORD - UAPremierGuy
10/05: (NZ 9681) ORD-LAX - CDKing
10/05: (NZ 19) LAX-RAR - CDKing
10/06: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD- as219
10/06: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD- vincewy
10/10: (NZ 61) RAR-SYD - CDKing
10/11: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL -illico
10/12: (NZ 9840) SYD-LAX - CDKing
10/12: (AS 1232) LAX-ORD - CDKing
10/13: (UA 870) SYD-SFO - as219
10/13: (UA 728) SFO-ORD - as219
10/13: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - honzeek_cz
10/13: (NZ 27) ORD-AXL - anonymous (x2)
10/14: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - vincewy
10/15: (NZ 103)AKL-SYD - honzeek_cz
10/16: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - illico
10/20: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - vincewy
10/24: (NZ 109) AKL-SYD - anonymous (x2)
10/25: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - illico
10/25: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - illico
10/27: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - anonymous (x2)
10/27: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - anonymous (x2)
November:
11/02: (UA 310) ORD-LAX - PacificTwo
11/02: (NZ 1) LAX-AKL - PacificTwo
11/04: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - PacificTwo
11/06: (NZ 108) SYD-AKL - PacificTwo
11/08: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - Robert
11/10: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Robert
11/15: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - PacificTwo
11/16: (NZ 112) SYD-AKL - Robert
11/16: (NZ 2) AKL-LAX - Robert
11/21: (NZ 112) SYD-AKL - honzeek_cz
11/22: (NZ 61) AKL-RAR - honzeek_cz
11/24: (NZ 18) RAR-LAX - honzeek_cz
11/24: (UA 1897) LAX-ORD - honzeek_cz
December:
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Additional information associated with flights
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WEEKEND BUSINESS CLASS PROMOTIONAL FARES Z Between THE UNITED STATES and AREA 3 APPLIES FOR ROUND TRIP FARES FOR ADULT
PERMITTED FRI/SAT/SUN ON EACH TRANSPACIFIC SECTOR.
PERMITTED 12JAN THROUGH 30NOV ON THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR.
AND - FOR TICKETING ON/AFTER 17SEP 18 IF THE FARE COMPONENT INCLUDES TRAVEL WITHIN AREA 1 THEN THAT TRAVEL MUST NOT BE ON ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AC FLIGHTS 2400 THROUGH 6999 AC FLIGHTS 9000 THROUGH 9999 AS FLIGHTS 3000 THROUGH 3274 AS FLIGHTS 3500 THROUGH 9999 DL FLIGHTS 6800 THROUGH 7299 DL FLIGHTS 7400 THROUGH 9999 UA FLIGHTS 5000 THROUGH 5175 UA FLIGHTS 6549 THROUGH 9999 WS FLIGHTS 5000 THROUGH 8849. AND IF THE FARE COMPONENT INCLUDES TRAVEL BETWEEN NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA THEN THAT TRAVEL MUST NOT BE ON ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING NZ FLIGHTS 7900 THROUGH 7998. AND THE PRICING UNIT MUST INCLUDE TRAVEL VIA TRANSPACIFIC SECTORS ON ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ANY NZ FLIGHT OPERATED BY NZ FOR OUTBOUND AND/OR INBOUND TRAVEL. AND THE FARE COMPONENT MUST INCLUDE TRAVEL VIA TRANSPACIFIC SECTORS BUT NOT ON ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING NZ FLIGHTS 9816 THROUGH 9817 OPERATED BY UA. AND - FOR TRAVEL ON/AFTER 28OCT 18 THE FARE COMPONENT MUST NOT BE ON ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING NZ FLIGHTS 7000 THROUGH 7999.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SECTORS. WHEN RESERVATIONS ARE MADE AT LEAST 5 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE TICKETING MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 DAYS AFTER RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. OR - RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SECTORS. TICKETING MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 1 DAY AFTER RESERVATIONS ARE MADE.
TRAVEL FROM TURNAROUND MUST COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN 12 HOURS AFTER ARRIVAL AT TURNAROUND.
TRAVEL FROM LAST STOPOVER MUST COMMENCE NO LATER THAN 12 MONTHS AFTER DEPARTURE FROM FARE ORIGIN.
UNLIMITED STOPOVERS PERMITTED ON THE PRICING UNIT AT USD 400.00 EACH IN HNL OUTBOUND. AND - UNLIMITED FREE STOPOVERS PERMITTED ON THE PRICING UNIT IN AKL/RAR. AND - UNLIMITED FREE STOPOVERS PERMITTED ON THE PRICING UNIT IN HNL INBOUND. AND - UNLIMITED STOPOVERS PERMITTED ON THE PRICING UNIT AT USD 100.00 EACH. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY.
UNLIMITED TRANSFERS PERMITTED ON THE PRICING UNIT FARE BREAK SURFACE SECTORS NOT PERMITTED AND EMBEDDED SURFACE SECTORS PERMITTED ON THE FARE COMPONENT. NOTE - AS PER ROUTE MAP
APPLICABLE ADD-ON CONSTRUCTION IS ADDRESSED IN MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - CATEGORY 23. END-ON-END END-ON-END COMBINATIONS PERMITTED WITH FARES WITHIN AREA 1. VALIDATE ALL FARE COMPONENTS. SIDE TRIPS PERMITTED. END-ON-END END-ON-END COMBINATIONS PERMITTED WITH FARES WITHIN AREA 3. VALIDATE ALL FARE COMPONENTS. SIDE TRIPS PERMITTED. PROVIDED - COMBINATIONS ARE FOR CARRIER NZ END-ON-END END-ON-END COMBINATIONS PERMITTED. VALIDATE ALL FARE COMPONENTS. FARES MUST BE SHOWN SEPARATELY ON THE TICKET. SIDE TRIPS PERMITTED. PROVIDED - COMBINATIONS ARE NOT IN ANY RULE IN TARIFF IPRA - USA/CANADA-AREA 2/3 AND GUAM-AREA 2 VIA ATLANTIC. OPEN JAWS/ROUND TRIPS/CIRCLE TRIPS FARES MAY BE COMBINED ON A HALF ROUND TRIP BASIS -TO FORM SINGLE OR DOUBLE OPEN JAWS/ROUND TRIPS/CIRCLE TRIPS. OPEN JAWS/ROUND TRIPS/CIRCLE TRIPS NOTE - MOST RESTRICTIVE CONDITIONS APPLY. PROVIDED - COMBINATIONS ARE WITH ANY FARE FOR CARRIER NZ IN ANY RULE IN TARIFF IPRP - BETWEEN THE USA/CANADA-AREA 2/3 VIA PACIFIC IPRSAAS - BETWEEN AREA 1-AREA 2/3 VIA PACIFIC.
TICKETS MUST BE ISSUED ON/BEFORE 10JAN 19.
TICKETS MUST BE ISSUED ON NZ. EXTENSION OF TICKET VALIDITY IS NOT PERMITTED.
NOTE - EXTENSION OF TICKET VALIDITY PERMITTED UNDER GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY CARRIER. CONTACT CARRIER FOR DETAILS.
CANCELLATIONS BEFORE DEPARTURE CHARGE USD 250.00. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - A.TICKET IS FULLY REFUNDABLE WITHOUT PENALTY WITHIN 24 HOURS OF TICKETING WHEN PURCHASE IS MADE 7 OR MORE DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST FLIGHT IN THE ITINERARY. B.CHILDRENS DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY. C.CANCEL PENALTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INFANT TICKETS D.CANCEL PENALTY IS WAIVED FOR FOLLOWING INSTANCES 1. NON-REFUNDABILITY / CANCELLATION PENALTY WAIVED IN CASE OF DEATH OF PASSENGER OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - FULL REFUND OF UNUSED TICKETS IN THE EVENT OF DEATH OF THE PASSENGER OR HIS/HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OR ANY PERSON BOOKED TO ACCOMPANY THE PASSENGER OR THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF ANY PERSON BOOKED TO ACCOMPANY THE PASSENGER AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY DEFINED BY IATA RESOLUTION 12 2.IN THE EVENT A PSGR/TRAVELLING COMPANION IS PREVENTED FROM TRAVELLING BECAUSE AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT/ENTRY PERMIT/VISA IS REFUSED. OFFICIAL WRITTEN EVIDENCE MUST BE PROVIDED AND ATTACHED TO THE REFUND APPLICATION. E.WHEN THE CANCELLATION IS MADE PRIOR TO THE ORIGINAL DEPARTURE DATE THIS FARE MAY BE USED AS CREDIT TOWARDS THE PAYMENT OF ANY OTHER NZ FARE PROVIDED THAT THE NEW TOTAL AIRFARE IS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO THE VALUE AVAILABLE FOR EXCHANGE AND ALL BOOKING CONDITIONS OF THE NEW TICKET ARE MET. IF THE NEW TICKET IS SUBSEQUENTLY CANCELLED THE CANCELLATION PENALTY OF THE ORIGINAL TICKET WILL APPLY. F.WHERE THIS FARE IS COMBINED WITH ANOTHER FARE THE MOST RESTRICTIVE CONDITIONS APPLY TO THE ENTIRE JOURNEY. AFTER DEPARTURE TICKET IS NON-REFUNDABLE. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - A.REFUND OF ANY UNUSED COUPONS WILL APPLY IN THE CASE OF CERTIFIED DEATH OF THE PSGR OR TRAVELLING COMPANION BOOKED ON THE SAME FLIGHTS AND DATES. OFFICIAL WRITTEN EVIDENCE MUST BE PROVIDED AND ATTACHED TO THE REFUND APPLICATION. B.WHEN FARE IS NON-REFUNDABLE ANY FUEL SURCHARGE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. C.AT ANY TIME THIS FARE MAY BE USED AS A CREDIT TOWARDS PAYMENT OF ANY OTHER NZ FARE PROVIDED THAT THE NEW TOTAL FARE IS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO THE VALUE AVAILABLE FOR EXCHANGE. ALL CONDITIONS OF THE NEW FARE MUST BE MET. THE FLIGHTS ALREADY COMPLETED MUST FORM PART OF THE NEW ITINERARY AND FARE CALCULATION. IF NEW TICKET IS SUBSEQUENTLY CANCELLED THE CANCELLATION PENALTY OF THE ORIGINAL TICKET WILL APPLY. ANY TIME CHARGE USD 150.00 FOR NO-SHOW. NOTE - A.NO-SHOW FEE TO BE CHARGED IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER APPLICABLE CHARGES. B.WHEN FARE IS NON-REFUNDABLE ANY FUEL SURCHARGE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. CHANGES CHARGE USD 250.00. NOTE - A.CHILDRENS DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY. B.INFANT TICKET MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT A FEE. C. CHANGE PENALTY IS WAIVED IN THE FOLLOWING INSTANCES. 1. NON-REFUNDABILITY / CANCELLATION PENALTY WAIVED IN CASE OF DEATH OF PASSENGER OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - FULL REFUND OF UNUSED TICKETS IN THE EVENT OF DEATH OF THE PASSENGER OR HIS/HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OR ANY PERSON BOOKED TO ACCOMPANY THE PASSENGER OR THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF ANY PERSON BOOKED TO ACCOMPANY THE PASSENGER AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY DEFINED BY IATA RESOLUTION 12 2.PURCHASE OF A NEW FARE IN A HIGHER CABIN. D.THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE FARE PAID MAY BE USED AS CREDIT TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF ANY OTHER NZ FARE PROVIDED THAT ALL CONDITIONS OF THE NEW FARE ARE MET. E.IF THE NEW TICKET IS SUBSEQUENTLY CANCELLED THE CANCELLATION PENALTY OF THE ORIGINAL TICKET WILL APPLY. F.FARE DOWNGRADING PERMITTED ONLY WHEN THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE NEW TICKET IS HIGHER THAN OR EQUAL TO THE ORIGINAL TICKET VALUE. G. CHARGE USD150 FOR NO-SHOW. NO-SHOW FEE TO BE CHARGED IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER APPLICABLE CHARGES.
CANCELLATIONS PER TICKET CHARGE USD 30.00/CAD 35.00 FOR LOST TICKET. NOTE - 1-NO SERVICE CHARGE WILL BE IMPOSED FOR MILITARY PASSENGERS WHEN TRANSPORTATION IS PAID WITH A U.S. GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM NO. 1169. 2-NO SERVICE CHARGE WILL BE IMPOSED FOR TICKETS LOST WITH THE INITIAL MAILING OF TELEMAIL TICKETS.
THE ORIGINAL TICKET MUST BE ANNOTATED - VALID NZONLY/ 250XXL/250CHG - IN THE ENDORSEMENT BOX. NOTE - TICKETS MUST SHOW BY THE USE OF AN INSERT OR STICKER THAT TRAVEL IS AT A SPECIAL FARE AND SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS.
ACCOMPANIED CHILD 2-11 - CHARGE 100 PERCENT OF THE FARE. TICKETING CODE - BASE FARE CODE PLUS CH OR - 1ST INFANT UNDER 2 WITHOUT A SEAT - CHARGE 10 PERCENT OF THE FARE. TICKETING CODE - BASE FARE CODE PLUS INF. NOTE - INFANTS WHO TURN 2 YEARS OF AGE AT ANY POINT IN THE JOURNEY MUST PURCHASE A CHILD FARE FOR THE ENTIRE JOURNEY. OR - INFANT UNDER 2 WITH A SEAT - CHARGE 100 PERCENT OF THE FARE OR - UNACCOMPANIED CHILD 5-11 - CHARGE 100 PERCENT OF THE FARE. NOTE - REFER TO AIRNZ POLICY FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
NOTE - DISCOUNTS APPLY. INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME...CONTACT CARRIER FOR DETAILS.
NOTE - DISCOUNTS APPLY. INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. CONTACT CARRIER FOR DETAILS.
NOTE - DISCOUNTS APPLY. INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. CONTACT CARRIER FOR DETAILS.
NOTE - FREQUENT FLYER POINT ACCRUAL NOT PERMITTED ON FARES BOOKED IN K/G/S/L CLASS OF SERVICE EXCEPT FOR ANZ AIRPOINTS PROGRAM.
IN THE EVENT OF CHANGES TO TICKETED FLIGHTS BEFORE DEPARTURE OF JOURNEY - APPLIES WITHIN TKT VALIDITY CERTAIN DOMESTIC REISSUE PROVISIONS MAY BE OVERRIDDEN BY THOSE OF NZ INTERNATIONAL FARES CHARGE USD 250.00 OR HIGHEST FEE OF ALL FARE COMPONENTS- DISCOUNTS APPLY - NO FEE FOR INFANTS W/O SEAT AND REPRICE USING CURRENTLY TKTD FARE PROVIDED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET- 1. NO CHANGE TO FARE BREAKS 2. WHEN NO INTL COUPONS REMAIN - ALL NEW TRAVEL MUST BE DOMESTIC 3. CHANGE IS ON/BEFORE DAY OF ORIGINAL SCHEDULED FLIGHT 4. NZ FARES ARE USED 5. ALL RULE AND BOOKING CODE PROVISIONS ARE MET 6. ADV RES IS MEASURED FROM ORIGINAL TKT DATE TO DEPARTURE OF PRICING UNIT 7. TKT REISSUE RESTRICTED TO NZ OR - REPRICE USING FARES IN EFFECT TODAY PROVIDED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET- 1. WHEN NO INTL COUPONS REMAIN - ALL NEW TRAVEL MUST BE DOMESTIC 2. CHANGE IS ON/BEFORE DAY OF ORIGINAL SCHEDULED FLIGHT 3. NZ FARES ARE USED 4. NEW TKT HAS EQUAL OR HIGHER VALUE THAN PREVIOUS TKT 5. ADV RES IS MEASURED FROM ORIGINAL TKT DATE TO DEPARTURE OF PRICING UNIT 6. TKT REISSUE RESTRICTED TO NZ WHEN CHANGE RESULTS IN LOWER FARE REFUND RESIDUAL THEN ADD-COLLECT - REFUND VIA ORIGINAL FORM OF PAYMENT ENDORSEMENT BOX- HIGHER NON-REF AMT AND NEW ENDORSEMENTS. OR - AFTER DEPARTURE OF JOURNEY - APPLIES WITHIN TKT VALIDITY CERTAIN DOMESTIC REISSUE PROVISIONS MAY BE OVERRIDDEN BY THOSE OF NZ INTERNATIONAL FARES CHARGE USD 250.00 OR HIGHEST FEE OF ALL FARE COMPONENTS- DISCOUNTS APPLY - NO FEE FOR INFANTS W/O SEAT AND ONLY REPRICE USING CURRENTLY TKTD FARE IF RESULTS IN VALID SOLUTION PROVIDED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET- 1. NO CHANGE TO FARE BREAKS 2. WHEN NO INTL COUPONS REMAIN - ALL NEW TRAVEL MUST BE DOMESTIC 3. FULLY FLOWN FARE NOT REPRICED TO FURTHER POINT 4. CHANGE IS ON/BEFORE DAY OF ORIGINAL SCHEDULED FLIGHT 5. NZ FARES ARE USED 6. ALL RULE AND BOOKING CODE PROVISIONS ARE MET 7. ADV RES IS MEASURED FROM ORIGINAL TKT DATE TO DEPARTURE OF PRICING UNIT 8. TKT REISSUE RESTRICTED TO NZ OR - REPRICE USING FARES IN EFFECT WHEN TKT WAS ISSUED PROVIDED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET- 1. WHEN NO INTL COUPONS REMAIN - ALL NEW TRAVEL MUST BE DOMESTIC 2. FULLY FLOWN FARE NOT REPRICED TO FURTHER POINT 3. CHANGE IS ON/BEFORE DAY OF ORIGINAL SCHEDULED FLIGHT 4. NZ FARES ARE USED 5. NEW TKT HAS EQUAL OR HIGHER VALUE THAN PREVIOUS TKT 6. ALL RULE AND BOOKING CODE PROVISIONS ARE MET 7. ADV RES IS MEASURED FROM ORIGINAL TKT DATE TO DEPARTURE OF PRICING UNIT 8. TKT REISSUE RESTRICTED TO NZ WHEN CHANGE RESULTS IN LOWER FARE REFUND RESIDUAL THEN ADD-COLLECT - REFUND VIA ORIGINAL FORM OF PAYMENT ENDORSEMENT BOX- HIGHER NON-REF AMT AND NEW ENDORSEMENTS. OR - ANYTIME WITHIN TKT VALIDITY CERTAIN DOMESTIC REISSUE PROVISIONS MAY BE OVERRIDDEN BY THOSE OF NZ INTERNATIONAL FARES CHARGE USD 150.00 OR HIGHEST FEE OF ALL FARE COMPONENTS AND REPRICE USING FARES IN EFFECT TODAY PROVIDED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET- 1. NO CHANGE TO FARE BREAKS 2. WHEN NO INTL COUPONS REMAIN - ALL NEW TRAVEL MUST BE DOMESTIC 3. FULLY FLOWN FARE NOT REPRICED TO FURTHER POINT 4. CHANGE IS AFTER ORIGINAL SCHEDULED FLIGHT 5. NZ FARES ARE USED 6. ADV RES IS MEASURED FROM ORIGINAL TKT DATE TO DEPARTURE OF PRICING UNIT 7. TKT REISSUE RESTRICTED TO NZ WHEN CHANGE RESULTS IN LOWER FARE REFUND RESIDUAL THEN ADD-COLLECT - REFUND VIA ORIGINAL FORM OF PAYMENT ENDORSEMENT BOX- HIGHER NON-REF AMT AND NEW ENDORSEMENTS.
SPECIAL BUSINESS CLASS FARES APPLICABLE TO NZ ONLY APPLICATION AREA THESE FARES APPLY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND S.W. PACIFIC. CLASS OF SERVICE THESE FARES APPLY FOR BUSINESS CLASS SERVICE. TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION THIS RULE GOVERNS ONE-WAY AND ROUND-TRIP FARES. FARES GOVERNED BY THIS RULE CAN BE USED TO CREATE ONE-WAY/ROUND-TRIP/CIRCLE-TRIP/OPEN-JAW JOURNEYS. THESE FARES DO NOT APPLY RETROACTIVELY. CAPACITY LIMITATIONS THE CARRIER SHALL LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS CARRIED ON ANY ONE FLIGHT AT FARES GOVERNED BY THIS RULE AND SUCH FARES WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE AVAILABLE ON ALL FLIGHTS. THE NUMBER OF SEATS WHICH THE CARRIER SHALL MAKE AVAILABLE ON A GIVEN FLIGHT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE CARRIERS BEST JUDGMENT OTHER CONDITIONS PASSENGER EXPENSES NOT PERMITTED.
For New Zealand from 1 October 2019, if you are from a visa waiver country you must request an NZeTA before you travel.
NZ transit does/may require a NZeTA. But check yourself.
FT thread----> New Zealand immigration & customs Click to open the wiki.
FT thread----> NZeTA required from 1 October 2019 to visit or transit New Zealand
Post your trip dates and itinerary here by departure date:
Flights USA to NZ/Aust land skip a day as they cross the date line.
Example LAX-AKL NZ001 depart 5th Feb 20:55 -- land 7th Feb 06:45 Duration: 12h 50m.
Please note that when booking hotels and other flights/activities (and making entries in this wiki).
On the return departs & arrives the same calendar day
Example AKL LAX NZ006 depart 6th Feb 19:30 arrive 6th Feb 10:35 Duration:12h 5m
Flight changes-->UA changes for Australia - seasonal reductions IAH/LAX, adding SFO-MEL
January:
February:
2/10: (UA 411[in Y]) ORD-LAX - mspvno
2/10: (UA 98) LAX-MEL - mspvno
2/17: (UA 475, NZ 7) ORD-SFO-AKL - Zebranz
2/19: (NZ 123) AKL-MEL - Zebranz
2/24: (UA 99,AS 1232) MEL-LAX-ORD - Zebranz
March:
3/01: ORD-LAX-SYD - rer2yu
3/02: (NZ 9683) ORD-LAX - smashr
3/02: (NZ 1) LAX-AKL - smashr
3/03: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - cl.lurker
3/03: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - Roadrunna
3/04: (NZ 123) AKL-MEL - smashr
3/05: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Roadrunna
3/05: (NZ 123) AKL-MEL - cl.lurker
3/08: (NZ 124) MEL-AKL - smashr
3/08: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - smashr
3/08: (NZ 128) MEL-AKL - cl.lurker
3/08: (NZ 2) AKL-LAX - cl.lurker
3/08: (NZ 9667) LAX-ORD - cl.lurker
3/10: (NZ ??) SYD-AKL - rer2yu
3/10: (?? ??) AKL-LAX- rer2yu
3/10: (?? ??) LAX-ORD - rer2yu
3/16: (NZ 112) SYD-AKL - Roadrunna
3/16: (NZ 2) AKL-LAX - Roadrunna
3/16: (NZ 9670) LAX-ORD - Roadrunna
3/24: (NZ 124) MEL-AKL - mspvno
3/24: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - mspvno
3/31: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - lsbuffs
3/31: (NZ 28) AKL-IAH - melrowgo
3/31: (NZ 6849) IAH-ORD - melrowgo
April:
4/02: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - lsbuffs
4/05: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - bergamini
4/07: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - bergamini
4/07: (UA 99) MEL-LAX - lsbuffs
4/07: (UA 2039) LAX-ORD - lsbuffs
4/07: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - rclwings
4/09: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - rclwings
4/12: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - njs281
4/12: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL chitink
4/14: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - bergamini
4/14: (NZ 28) AKL-IAH - bergamini
4/14: (UA 2155) IAH-ORD - bergamini
4/14: (NZ 109) AKL-SYD - njs281
4/19: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - vivrant
4/19: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - chitink
4/19: (UA 2297) ORD-EWR - thepaul500
4/19: (UA 1600) EWR-LAX - thepaul500
4/19: (NZ 9839[UA]) LAX-SYD - thepaul500
4/20: (UA 870) SYD-SFO njs281
4/20: (UA 639) SFO-ORD njs281
4/21: (NZ 9840[UA]) SYD-LAX - rclwings,
4/21: (NZ 2039[UA]) LAX-ORD - rclwings
4/21: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - chitink
4/21: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - chitink
4/26: (NZ 102) SYD-AKL - vivrant
4/26: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - vivrant
4/27: (UA 810) ORD-SFO - hirohito888
4/27: (UA 863) SFO-SYD - hirohito888
4/28: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - thepaul500
4/28: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - thepaul500
May:
5/04: (NZ 6853) (UA) ORD>IAH <3vacations
5/04: (NZ 29) IAH>AKL <3vacations
5/05: (NZ 124) MEL-AKL - hirohito888
5/05: (NZ 25 AKL-ORD - hirohito888
5/06: (NZ 123) AKL-MEL - <3vacations
5/10: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - br0snic
5/12: (NZ 105) AKL-SYD - br0snic
5/17: (NZ 124) MEL>AKL - <3vacations
5/17: (NZ 26) AKL >ORD - <3vacations
5/18: (NZ 9321[UA]) ORD-SFO - JMR1223
5/18: (NZ 7) SFO - AKL - JMR1223
5/19: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - br0snic
5/19: (NZ 2) AKL-LAX - br0snic
5/19: (NZ 9666 [UA]) LAX-ORD - br0snic
5/20: (NZ 101) AKL-SYD - JMR1223
5/26: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - JMR1223
5/26: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - JMR1223
June:
6/02: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - Tokyoite
6/04: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Tokyoite
6/07: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - c5ruzr
6/07: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - Zebranz (x2)
6/09: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Zebranz (x2)
6/09: (NZ 135) AKL-BNE - c5ruzr
6/09: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - Tokyoite
6/09: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - Tokyoite
6/14: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - becks1
6/16: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - becks1
6/16: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL- Zebranz (x2)
6/16: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - Zebranz (x2)
6/23: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - becks1
6/23: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - becks1
July:
7/14: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - 2mg
7/16: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - 2mg
7/28: (UA 870) SYD-SFO - 2mg
August:
8/16: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - Geroge84
8/16: (NZ1) ORD-LAX-AKL - Cliburn +1
8/18: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Geroge84
8/18 (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Cliburn+1
8/18: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL- FlyingUsedToBeFun
8/20: (NZ 123) ORD-AKL- FlyingUsedToBeFun
8/23: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - PHDTOMD
8/23: (UA 2243) ORD-LAX- Zebranz
8/23: (NZ 5) LAX-AKL - Zebranz
8/25: (NZ 124) AKL-ORD- FlyingUsedToBeFun
8/25: (NZ 2) AKL-LAX- FlyingUsedToBeFun
8/25: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Zebranz
8/25: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - PHDTOMD
8/25: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - Geroge84
8/25: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - Geroge84
8/30: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - DENQR, GoAmtrak, rabbitsdkk
8/30: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - Zebranz
8/30: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - Cliburn+1
8/30: ( NZ 26) AKL-ORD - Zebranz
8/30: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - Cliburn+1
September:
9/01: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - PHDTOMD
9/01: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - PHDTOMD
9/01: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - DENQR
9/01: (NZ 123) AKL-MEL - GoAmtrak, rabbitsdkk
9/06: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - DENQR, GoAmtrak
9/06: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - DENQR, GoAmtrak
9/06: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - apk123
9/06: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - Shadowfactor
9/08: (NZ 123) AKL-MEL - apk123
9/08: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Shadowfactor
9/13: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - dugb
9/15: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - dugb
9/15: (NZ 124) MEL-AKL - apk123
9/15: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - Shadowfactor
9/15: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - apk123
9/15: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - Shadowfactor
9/16: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - George84
9/18: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - George84
9/20: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - dugb
9/20: (NZ 136) BNE-AKL - c5ruzr
9/20: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - dugb, c5ruzr
9/25: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - George84
9/25: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - George84
9/29: (UA 592) ORD-LAX - UAPremierGuy
9/29: (UA 98) LAX-MEL - UAPremierGuy
October:
10/04: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL- as219
10/04: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL- vincewy
10/04: (NZ 124) MEL-AKL - UAPremierGuy
10/04: (NZ 6) AKL-LAX - UAPremierGuy
10/04: (UA 528) LAX-ORD - UAPremierGuy
10/05: (NZ 9681) ORD-LAX - CDKing
10/05: (NZ 19) LAX-RAR - CDKing
10/06: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD- as219
10/06: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD- vincewy
10/10: (NZ 61) RAR-SYD - CDKing
10/11: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL -illico
10/12: (NZ 9840) SYD-LAX - CDKing
10/12: (AS 1232) LAX-ORD - CDKing
10/13: (UA 870) SYD-SFO - as219
10/13: (UA 728) SFO-ORD - as219
10/13: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - honzeek_cz
10/13: (NZ 27) ORD-AXL - anonymous (x2)
10/14: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - vincewy
10/15: (NZ 103)AKL-SYD - honzeek_cz
10/16: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - illico
10/20: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - vincewy
10/24: (NZ 109) AKL-SYD - anonymous (x2)
10/25: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - illico
10/25: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - illico
10/27: (NZ 104) SYD-AKL - anonymous (x2)
10/27: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - anonymous (x2)
November:
11/02: (UA 310) ORD-LAX - PacificTwo
11/02: (NZ 1) LAX-AKL - PacificTwo
11/04: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - PacificTwo
11/06: (NZ 108) SYD-AKL - PacificTwo
11/08: (NZ 27) ORD-AKL - Robert
11/10: (NZ 103) AKL-SYD - Robert
11/15: (NZ 26) AKL-ORD - PacificTwo
11/16: (NZ 112) SYD-AKL - Robert
11/16: (NZ 2) AKL-LAX - Robert
11/21: (NZ 112) SYD-AKL - honzeek_cz
11/22: (NZ 61) AKL-RAR - honzeek_cz
11/24: (NZ 18) RAR-LAX - honzeek_cz
11/24: (UA 1897) LAX-ORD - honzeek_cz
December:
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Additional information associated with flights
- NZeTA required from 1 October 2019 to visit or transit New Zealand
- Airport info Auckland (AKL) - amenities, transfers, transport Needs a wiki and update
- Airport info SYDNEY (SYD) - amenities, transfers, transport Click to open the wiki
- Airport info MELBOURNE (MEL) - amenities, transfers, transport Click to open the wiki
- Airport info BRISBANE (BNE) - amenities, transfers, transport Needs a wiki & updating
- Australia immigration (incl ETA visa) & customs Click to open the wiki
- Smartgate at Australia & NZ immigration Click to open the wiki
- Free Australian ETA Visa application* - Processing Australian ETAs for free * to FT members (and up to 3 more friends & family) who have more than 80 posts, AND have at least been members for more than 12 months! Please read post 1. Thanks to Guy Betsy for his service to the FT community.
- Au Government web site link--> Australian Electronic Travel Authority AUD$20. For USA, Canadian and some other passport holders. Beware of 3rd party look-a-like web sites that charge more.
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View full e-ticket details using NZ PNR/confirmation here: TripCase
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Fare rules & restrictions
Air New Zealand (NZ) ZW0ZA9 CHI to SYD
General notes
WEEKEND BUSINESS CLASS PROMOTIONAL FARES Z Between THE UNITED STATES and AREA 3 APPLIES FOR ROUND TRIP FARES FOR ADULT
Category 2: Day/Time restrictions
PERMITTED FRI/SAT/SUN ON EACH TRANSPACIFIC SECTOR.
Category 3: Seasonal restrictions
PERMITTED 12JAN THROUGH 30NOV ON THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SECTOR.
Category 4: Flight restrictions
AND - FOR TICKETING ON/AFTER 17SEP 18 IF THE FARE COMPONENT INCLUDES TRAVEL WITHIN AREA 1 THEN THAT TRAVEL MUST NOT BE ON ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AC FLIGHTS 2400 THROUGH 6999 AC FLIGHTS 9000 THROUGH 9999 AS FLIGHTS 3000 THROUGH 3274 AS FLIGHTS 3500 THROUGH 9999 DL FLIGHTS 6800 THROUGH 7299 DL FLIGHTS 7400 THROUGH 9999 UA FLIGHTS 5000 THROUGH 5175 UA FLIGHTS 6549 THROUGH 9999 WS FLIGHTS 5000 THROUGH 8849. AND IF THE FARE COMPONENT INCLUDES TRAVEL BETWEEN NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA THEN THAT TRAVEL MUST NOT BE ON ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING NZ FLIGHTS 7900 THROUGH 7998. AND THE PRICING UNIT MUST INCLUDE TRAVEL VIA TRANSPACIFIC SECTORS ON ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ANY NZ FLIGHT OPERATED BY NZ FOR OUTBOUND AND/OR INBOUND TRAVEL. AND THE FARE COMPONENT MUST INCLUDE TRAVEL VIA TRANSPACIFIC SECTORS BUT NOT ON ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING NZ FLIGHTS 9816 THROUGH 9817 OPERATED BY UA. AND - FOR TRAVEL ON/AFTER 28OCT 18 THE FARE COMPONENT MUST NOT BE ON ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING NZ FLIGHTS 7000 THROUGH 7999.
Category 5: Advanced reservation/ticketing restrictions
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SECTORS. WHEN RESERVATIONS ARE MADE AT LEAST 5 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE TICKETING MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 DAYS AFTER RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. OR - RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SECTORS. TICKETING MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 1 DAY AFTER RESERVATIONS ARE MADE.
Category 6: Minimum stay requirements
TRAVEL FROM TURNAROUND MUST COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN 12 HOURS AFTER ARRIVAL AT TURNAROUND.
Category 7: Maximum stay requirements
TRAVEL FROM LAST STOPOVER MUST COMMENCE NO LATER THAN 12 MONTHS AFTER DEPARTURE FROM FARE ORIGIN.
Category 8: Stopover restrictions
UNLIMITED STOPOVERS PERMITTED ON THE PRICING UNIT AT USD 400.00 EACH IN HNL OUTBOUND. AND - UNLIMITED FREE STOPOVERS PERMITTED ON THE PRICING UNIT IN AKL/RAR. AND - UNLIMITED FREE STOPOVERS PERMITTED ON THE PRICING UNIT IN HNL INBOUND. AND - UNLIMITED STOPOVERS PERMITTED ON THE PRICING UNIT AT USD 100.00 EACH. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY.
Category 9: Transfer restrictions
UNLIMITED TRANSFERS PERMITTED ON THE PRICING UNIT FARE BREAK SURFACE SECTORS NOT PERMITTED AND EMBEDDED SURFACE SECTORS PERMITTED ON THE FARE COMPONENT. NOTE - AS PER ROUTE MAP
Category 10: Combinability
APPLICABLE ADD-ON CONSTRUCTION IS ADDRESSED IN MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - CATEGORY 23. END-ON-END END-ON-END COMBINATIONS PERMITTED WITH FARES WITHIN AREA 1. VALIDATE ALL FARE COMPONENTS. SIDE TRIPS PERMITTED. END-ON-END END-ON-END COMBINATIONS PERMITTED WITH FARES WITHIN AREA 3. VALIDATE ALL FARE COMPONENTS. SIDE TRIPS PERMITTED. PROVIDED - COMBINATIONS ARE FOR CARRIER NZ END-ON-END END-ON-END COMBINATIONS PERMITTED. VALIDATE ALL FARE COMPONENTS. FARES MUST BE SHOWN SEPARATELY ON THE TICKET. SIDE TRIPS PERMITTED. PROVIDED - COMBINATIONS ARE NOT IN ANY RULE IN TARIFF IPRA - USA/CANADA-AREA 2/3 AND GUAM-AREA 2 VIA ATLANTIC. OPEN JAWS/ROUND TRIPS/CIRCLE TRIPS FARES MAY BE COMBINED ON A HALF ROUND TRIP BASIS -TO FORM SINGLE OR DOUBLE OPEN JAWS/ROUND TRIPS/CIRCLE TRIPS. OPEN JAWS/ROUND TRIPS/CIRCLE TRIPS NOTE - MOST RESTRICTIVE CONDITIONS APPLY. PROVIDED - COMBINATIONS ARE WITH ANY FARE FOR CARRIER NZ IN ANY RULE IN TARIFF IPRP - BETWEEN THE USA/CANADA-AREA 2/3 VIA PACIFIC IPRSAAS - BETWEEN AREA 1-AREA 2/3 VIA PACIFIC.
Category 15: Sales restrictions
TICKETS MUST BE ISSUED ON/BEFORE 10JAN 19.
Category 15: Sales restrictions
TICKETS MUST BE ISSUED ON NZ. EXTENSION OF TICKET VALIDITY IS NOT PERMITTED.
Category 15: Sales restrictions
NOTE - EXTENSION OF TICKET VALIDITY PERMITTED UNDER GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY CARRIER. CONTACT CARRIER FOR DETAILS.
Category 16: Penalties
CANCELLATIONS BEFORE DEPARTURE CHARGE USD 250.00. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - A.TICKET IS FULLY REFUNDABLE WITHOUT PENALTY WITHIN 24 HOURS OF TICKETING WHEN PURCHASE IS MADE 7 OR MORE DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST FLIGHT IN THE ITINERARY. B.CHILDRENS DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY. C.CANCEL PENALTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INFANT TICKETS D.CANCEL PENALTY IS WAIVED FOR FOLLOWING INSTANCES 1. NON-REFUNDABILITY / CANCELLATION PENALTY WAIVED IN CASE OF DEATH OF PASSENGER OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - FULL REFUND OF UNUSED TICKETS IN THE EVENT OF DEATH OF THE PASSENGER OR HIS/HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OR ANY PERSON BOOKED TO ACCOMPANY THE PASSENGER OR THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF ANY PERSON BOOKED TO ACCOMPANY THE PASSENGER AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY DEFINED BY IATA RESOLUTION 12 2.IN THE EVENT A PSGR/TRAVELLING COMPANION IS PREVENTED FROM TRAVELLING BECAUSE AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT/ENTRY PERMIT/VISA IS REFUSED. OFFICIAL WRITTEN EVIDENCE MUST BE PROVIDED AND ATTACHED TO THE REFUND APPLICATION. E.WHEN THE CANCELLATION IS MADE PRIOR TO THE ORIGINAL DEPARTURE DATE THIS FARE MAY BE USED AS CREDIT TOWARDS THE PAYMENT OF ANY OTHER NZ FARE PROVIDED THAT THE NEW TOTAL AIRFARE IS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO THE VALUE AVAILABLE FOR EXCHANGE AND ALL BOOKING CONDITIONS OF THE NEW TICKET ARE MET. IF THE NEW TICKET IS SUBSEQUENTLY CANCELLED THE CANCELLATION PENALTY OF THE ORIGINAL TICKET WILL APPLY. F.WHERE THIS FARE IS COMBINED WITH ANOTHER FARE THE MOST RESTRICTIVE CONDITIONS APPLY TO THE ENTIRE JOURNEY. AFTER DEPARTURE TICKET IS NON-REFUNDABLE. WAIVED FOR DEATH OF PASSENGER OR FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - A.REFUND OF ANY UNUSED COUPONS WILL APPLY IN THE CASE OF CERTIFIED DEATH OF THE PSGR OR TRAVELLING COMPANION BOOKED ON THE SAME FLIGHTS AND DATES. OFFICIAL WRITTEN EVIDENCE MUST BE PROVIDED AND ATTACHED TO THE REFUND APPLICATION. B.WHEN FARE IS NON-REFUNDABLE ANY FUEL SURCHARGE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. C.AT ANY TIME THIS FARE MAY BE USED AS A CREDIT TOWARDS PAYMENT OF ANY OTHER NZ FARE PROVIDED THAT THE NEW TOTAL FARE IS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO THE VALUE AVAILABLE FOR EXCHANGE. ALL CONDITIONS OF THE NEW FARE MUST BE MET. THE FLIGHTS ALREADY COMPLETED MUST FORM PART OF THE NEW ITINERARY AND FARE CALCULATION. IF NEW TICKET IS SUBSEQUENTLY CANCELLED THE CANCELLATION PENALTY OF THE ORIGINAL TICKET WILL APPLY. ANY TIME CHARGE USD 150.00 FOR NO-SHOW. NOTE - A.NO-SHOW FEE TO BE CHARGED IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER APPLICABLE CHARGES. B.WHEN FARE IS NON-REFUNDABLE ANY FUEL SURCHARGE IS NON-REFUNDABLE. CHANGES CHARGE USD 250.00. NOTE - A.CHILDRENS DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY. B.INFANT TICKET MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT A FEE. C. CHANGE PENALTY IS WAIVED IN THE FOLLOWING INSTANCES. 1. NON-REFUNDABILITY / CANCELLATION PENALTY WAIVED IN CASE OF DEATH OF PASSENGER OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER. NOTE - FULL REFUND OF UNUSED TICKETS IN THE EVENT OF DEATH OF THE PASSENGER OR HIS/HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OR ANY PERSON BOOKED TO ACCOMPANY THE PASSENGER OR THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF ANY PERSON BOOKED TO ACCOMPANY THE PASSENGER AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY DEFINED BY IATA RESOLUTION 12 2.PURCHASE OF A NEW FARE IN A HIGHER CABIN. D.THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE FARE PAID MAY BE USED AS CREDIT TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF ANY OTHER NZ FARE PROVIDED THAT ALL CONDITIONS OF THE NEW FARE ARE MET. E.IF THE NEW TICKET IS SUBSEQUENTLY CANCELLED THE CANCELLATION PENALTY OF THE ORIGINAL TICKET WILL APPLY. F.FARE DOWNGRADING PERMITTED ONLY WHEN THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE NEW TICKET IS HIGHER THAN OR EQUAL TO THE ORIGINAL TICKET VALUE. G. CHARGE USD150 FOR NO-SHOW. NO-SHOW FEE TO BE CHARGED IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER APPLICABLE CHARGES.
Category 16: Penalties
CANCELLATIONS PER TICKET CHARGE USD 30.00/CAD 35.00 FOR LOST TICKET. NOTE - 1-NO SERVICE CHARGE WILL BE IMPOSED FOR MILITARY PASSENGERS WHEN TRANSPORTATION IS PAID WITH A U.S. GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM NO. 1169. 2-NO SERVICE CHARGE WILL BE IMPOSED FOR TICKETS LOST WITH THE INITIAL MAILING OF TELEMAIL TICKETS.
Category 18: Endorsements
THE ORIGINAL TICKET MUST BE ANNOTATED - VALID NZONLY/ 250XXL/250CHG - IN THE ENDORSEMENT BOX. NOTE - TICKETS MUST SHOW BY THE USE OF AN INSERT OR STICKER THAT TRAVEL IS AT A SPECIAL FARE AND SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS.
Category 19: Discounts
ACCOMPANIED CHILD 2-11 - CHARGE 100 PERCENT OF THE FARE. TICKETING CODE - BASE FARE CODE PLUS CH OR - 1ST INFANT UNDER 2 WITHOUT A SEAT - CHARGE 10 PERCENT OF THE FARE. TICKETING CODE - BASE FARE CODE PLUS INF. NOTE - INFANTS WHO TURN 2 YEARS OF AGE AT ANY POINT IN THE JOURNEY MUST PURCHASE A CHILD FARE FOR THE ENTIRE JOURNEY. OR - INFANT UNDER 2 WITH A SEAT - CHARGE 100 PERCENT OF THE FARE OR - UNACCOMPANIED CHILD 5-11 - CHARGE 100 PERCENT OF THE FARE. NOTE - REFER TO AIRNZ POLICY FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
Category 20: Tour Discounts
NOTE - DISCOUNTS APPLY. INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME...CONTACT CARRIER FOR DETAILS.
Category 21: Agent Discounts
NOTE - DISCOUNTS APPLY. INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. CONTACT CARRIER FOR DETAILS.
Category 22: Other Discounts
NOTE - DISCOUNTS APPLY. INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. CONTACT CARRIER FOR DETAILS.
Category 23: Miscellaneous Fare Tags
NOTE - FREQUENT FLYER POINT ACCRUAL NOT PERMITTED ON FARES BOOKED IN K/G/S/L CLASS OF SERVICE EXCEPT FOR ANZ AIRPOINTS PROGRAM.
Category 31: Voluntary changes
IN THE EVENT OF CHANGES TO TICKETED FLIGHTS BEFORE DEPARTURE OF JOURNEY - APPLIES WITHIN TKT VALIDITY CERTAIN DOMESTIC REISSUE PROVISIONS MAY BE OVERRIDDEN BY THOSE OF NZ INTERNATIONAL FARES CHARGE USD 250.00 OR HIGHEST FEE OF ALL FARE COMPONENTS- DISCOUNTS APPLY - NO FEE FOR INFANTS W/O SEAT AND REPRICE USING CURRENTLY TKTD FARE PROVIDED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET- 1. NO CHANGE TO FARE BREAKS 2. WHEN NO INTL COUPONS REMAIN - ALL NEW TRAVEL MUST BE DOMESTIC 3. CHANGE IS ON/BEFORE DAY OF ORIGINAL SCHEDULED FLIGHT 4. NZ FARES ARE USED 5. ALL RULE AND BOOKING CODE PROVISIONS ARE MET 6. ADV RES IS MEASURED FROM ORIGINAL TKT DATE TO DEPARTURE OF PRICING UNIT 7. TKT REISSUE RESTRICTED TO NZ OR - REPRICE USING FARES IN EFFECT TODAY PROVIDED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET- 1. WHEN NO INTL COUPONS REMAIN - ALL NEW TRAVEL MUST BE DOMESTIC 2. CHANGE IS ON/BEFORE DAY OF ORIGINAL SCHEDULED FLIGHT 3. NZ FARES ARE USED 4. NEW TKT HAS EQUAL OR HIGHER VALUE THAN PREVIOUS TKT 5. ADV RES IS MEASURED FROM ORIGINAL TKT DATE TO DEPARTURE OF PRICING UNIT 6. TKT REISSUE RESTRICTED TO NZ WHEN CHANGE RESULTS IN LOWER FARE REFUND RESIDUAL THEN ADD-COLLECT - REFUND VIA ORIGINAL FORM OF PAYMENT ENDORSEMENT BOX- HIGHER NON-REF AMT AND NEW ENDORSEMENTS. OR - AFTER DEPARTURE OF JOURNEY - APPLIES WITHIN TKT VALIDITY CERTAIN DOMESTIC REISSUE PROVISIONS MAY BE OVERRIDDEN BY THOSE OF NZ INTERNATIONAL FARES CHARGE USD 250.00 OR HIGHEST FEE OF ALL FARE COMPONENTS- DISCOUNTS APPLY - NO FEE FOR INFANTS W/O SEAT AND ONLY REPRICE USING CURRENTLY TKTD FARE IF RESULTS IN VALID SOLUTION PROVIDED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET- 1. NO CHANGE TO FARE BREAKS 2. WHEN NO INTL COUPONS REMAIN - ALL NEW TRAVEL MUST BE DOMESTIC 3. FULLY FLOWN FARE NOT REPRICED TO FURTHER POINT 4. CHANGE IS ON/BEFORE DAY OF ORIGINAL SCHEDULED FLIGHT 5. NZ FARES ARE USED 6. ALL RULE AND BOOKING CODE PROVISIONS ARE MET 7. ADV RES IS MEASURED FROM ORIGINAL TKT DATE TO DEPARTURE OF PRICING UNIT 8. TKT REISSUE RESTRICTED TO NZ OR - REPRICE USING FARES IN EFFECT WHEN TKT WAS ISSUED PROVIDED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET- 1. WHEN NO INTL COUPONS REMAIN - ALL NEW TRAVEL MUST BE DOMESTIC 2. FULLY FLOWN FARE NOT REPRICED TO FURTHER POINT 3. CHANGE IS ON/BEFORE DAY OF ORIGINAL SCHEDULED FLIGHT 4. NZ FARES ARE USED 5. NEW TKT HAS EQUAL OR HIGHER VALUE THAN PREVIOUS TKT 6. ALL RULE AND BOOKING CODE PROVISIONS ARE MET 7. ADV RES IS MEASURED FROM ORIGINAL TKT DATE TO DEPARTURE OF PRICING UNIT 8. TKT REISSUE RESTRICTED TO NZ WHEN CHANGE RESULTS IN LOWER FARE REFUND RESIDUAL THEN ADD-COLLECT - REFUND VIA ORIGINAL FORM OF PAYMENT ENDORSEMENT BOX- HIGHER NON-REF AMT AND NEW ENDORSEMENTS. OR - ANYTIME WITHIN TKT VALIDITY CERTAIN DOMESTIC REISSUE PROVISIONS MAY BE OVERRIDDEN BY THOSE OF NZ INTERNATIONAL FARES CHARGE USD 150.00 OR HIGHEST FEE OF ALL FARE COMPONENTS AND REPRICE USING FARES IN EFFECT TODAY PROVIDED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET- 1. NO CHANGE TO FARE BREAKS 2. WHEN NO INTL COUPONS REMAIN - ALL NEW TRAVEL MUST BE DOMESTIC 3. FULLY FLOWN FARE NOT REPRICED TO FURTHER POINT 4. CHANGE IS AFTER ORIGINAL SCHEDULED FLIGHT 5. NZ FARES ARE USED 6. ADV RES IS MEASURED FROM ORIGINAL TKT DATE TO DEPARTURE OF PRICING UNIT 7. TKT REISSUE RESTRICTED TO NZ WHEN CHANGE RESULTS IN LOWER FARE REFUND RESIDUAL THEN ADD-COLLECT - REFUND VIA ORIGINAL FORM OF PAYMENT ENDORSEMENT BOX- HIGHER NON-REF AMT AND NEW ENDORSEMENTS.
Category 50: Application
SPECIAL BUSINESS CLASS FARES APPLICABLE TO NZ ONLY APPLICATION AREA THESE FARES APPLY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND S.W. PACIFIC. CLASS OF SERVICE THESE FARES APPLY FOR BUSINESS CLASS SERVICE. TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION THIS RULE GOVERNS ONE-WAY AND ROUND-TRIP FARES. FARES GOVERNED BY THIS RULE CAN BE USED TO CREATE ONE-WAY/ROUND-TRIP/CIRCLE-TRIP/OPEN-JAW JOURNEYS. THESE FARES DO NOT APPLY RETROACTIVELY. CAPACITY LIMITATIONS THE CARRIER SHALL LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS CARRIED ON ANY ONE FLIGHT AT FARES GOVERNED BY THIS RULE AND SUCH FARES WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE AVAILABLE ON ALL FLIGHTS. THE NUMBER OF SEATS WHICH THE CARRIER SHALL MAKE AVAILABLE ON A GIVEN FLIGHT WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE CARRIERS BEST JUDGMENT OTHER CONDITIONS PASSENGER EXPENSES NOT PERMITTED.
[PREM FARE GONE] ORD-SYD NZ $1500 RT biz
Sep 28, 2019, 8:07 am
#841
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: DEN
Programs: UA Silver, whatever the Amex plat gets me and somehow still IHG Diamond after 3 years of no nights
Posts: 693
Not everyone who arrives in T5 has to clear customs and immigration. Something mentioned upthread and I'm the linked threads.
Sep 29, 2019, 6:50 am
#842
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Anywhere but home
Programs: UA 1K/MM, DL GM/MM, HH Dia, PC Plat, MR Gold, ALL Sil,
Posts: 4,552
lounge access chicago - arriving LH J, departing UA domestic F
Sep 29, 2019, 3:28 pm
#843
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
Thanks, I think this is the thread that started the discussion. As I read it, there is uncertainty about its utility, especially for flights arriving from New Zealand or Australia where there is no per-clearance into the US.
lounge access chicago - arriving LH J, departing UA domestic F
lounge access chicago - arriving LH J, departing UA domestic F
Oct 6, 2019, 12:39 am
#844
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: CO Platinum/1K, SPG Platinum/Ambassador
Posts: 1,705
Another schedule change question.
I was on UA via LAX to SYD. LA-SYD no longer operates on that date.
in order to make a change beyond what was offered by orbitz in an email (where I booked the ticket) can I contact UA as they are the airline that caused the schedule change? I’m a 1K so they’ve been pretty good about schedule changes in the past but I’ve only ever been on 016 when it happens. Also, does it matter if we are within 24h of departure so UA has “control” of the ticket?
For rebooking...a couple of questions...
If UA modifies, do they reissue on 016?
Adding on...Will I need to adhere by the F/S/S day of week restrictions on the fare rules?
Will I need original class of service or any availability in the cabin will suffice?
Will I need to adhere to the at least one direction must be operated by NZ rule? If UA alters I’m fine to fly them both ways.
I have 0 faith in the offshore call centers of Big O and frankly NZ’s call center CS is lacking on a good day.
Finally, routing q. I believe the fare rules allow change fee without add collect after first segment is flown. Does anyone have stopover in US after flying from ORD but before flying TPAC? In the wiki the fare rules say unlimited stopovers but specifically mentions only HNL + AKL/RAR but has nothing else about Area 1.
Thanks for for any guidance!
I was on UA via LAX to SYD. LA-SYD no longer operates on that date.
in order to make a change beyond what was offered by orbitz in an email (where I booked the ticket) can I contact UA as they are the airline that caused the schedule change? I’m a 1K so they’ve been pretty good about schedule changes in the past but I’ve only ever been on 016 when it happens. Also, does it matter if we are within 24h of departure so UA has “control” of the ticket?
For rebooking...a couple of questions...
If UA modifies, do they reissue on 016?
Adding on...Will I need to adhere by the F/S/S day of week restrictions on the fare rules?
Will I need original class of service or any availability in the cabin will suffice?
Will I need to adhere to the at least one direction must be operated by NZ rule? If UA alters I’m fine to fly them both ways.
I have 0 faith in the offshore call centers of Big O and frankly NZ’s call center CS is lacking on a good day.
Finally, routing q. I believe the fare rules allow change fee without add collect after first segment is flown. Does anyone have stopover in US after flying from ORD but before flying TPAC? In the wiki the fare rules say unlimited stopovers but specifically mentions only HNL + AKL/RAR but has nothing else about Area 1.
Thanks for for any guidance!
Oct 6, 2019, 6:19 am
#845
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 4,508
Oct 6, 2019, 6:44 am
#846
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: LAS, ZQN
Programs: UA PP (2MM), BA gold
Posts: 2,198
Another schedule change question.
I was on UA via LAX to SYD. LA-SYD no longer operates on that date.
in order to make a change beyond what was offered by orbitz in an email (where I booked the ticket) can I contact UA as they are the airline that caused the schedule change? I’m a 1K so they’ve been pretty good about schedule changes in the past but I’ve only ever been on 016 when it happens. Also, does it matter if we are within 24h of departure so UA has “control” of the ticket?
For rebooking...a couple of questions...
Thanks for for any guidance!
I was on UA via LAX to SYD. LA-SYD no longer operates on that date.
in order to make a change beyond what was offered by orbitz in an email (where I booked the ticket) can I contact UA as they are the airline that caused the schedule change? I’m a 1K so they’ve been pretty good about schedule changes in the past but I’ve only ever been on 016 when it happens. Also, does it matter if we are within 24h of departure so UA has “control” of the ticket?
For rebooking...a couple of questions...
Thanks for for any guidance!
Oct 7, 2019, 11:55 am
#848
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360
I've just flown the outbound and miles were posted in TK within 48 hours.
ORD-AKL - 12286
AKL-SYD - 2014
So with the return trip I'll be looking at 28600.
This trip is making me want to return here in the future. Anyone with any ideas of getting here from NE US/Canada (YYZ,YUL,JFK,BOS,ORD,IAD) for as low as possible in J or premium cabin? So far the lowest I can come up with is TK YUL-BKK/KUL for $2000 plus another $1000 with D7 and/or OD, so around $3000, sometimes with mainland Chinese carriers for a little more at almost $4000, any one found anything less than $3000 other than error fares like this?
ORD-AKL - 12286
AKL-SYD - 2014
So with the return trip I'll be looking at 28600.
This trip is making me want to return here in the future. Anyone with any ideas of getting here from NE US/Canada (YYZ,YUL,JFK,BOS,ORD,IAD) for as low as possible in J or premium cabin? So far the lowest I can come up with is TK YUL-BKK/KUL for $2000 plus another $1000 with D7 and/or OD, so around $3000, sometimes with mainland Chinese carriers for a little more at almost $4000, any one found anything less than $3000 other than error fares like this?
Last edited by vincewy; Oct 7, 2019 at 10:43 pm
Oct 8, 2019, 1:20 am
#849
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Marriott LTT, DL FO
Posts: 185
I just got back, and everything has posted to VS.
ORD - AKL - 16,388
AKL - SYD - 2,684
SYD - AKL - 2,684
AKL - ORD - 16,388
38,144 miles posted. Now I'm hoping for another VS transfer bonus from AMEX to try out ANA First Class.
ORD - AKL - 16,388
AKL - SYD - 2,684
SYD - AKL - 2,684
AKL - ORD - 16,388
38,144 miles posted. Now I'm hoping for another VS transfer bonus from AMEX to try out ANA First Class.
Oct 8, 2019, 6:14 am
#850
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Virginia, USA
Posts: 4,508
I've just flown the outbound and miles were posted in TK within 48 hours.
ORD-AKL - 12286
AKL-SYD - 2014
So with the return trip I'll be looking at 28600.
This trip is making me want to return here in the future. Anyone with any ideas of getting here from NE US/Canada (YYZ,YUL,JFK,BOS,ORD,IAD) for as low as possible in J or premium cabin? So far the lowest I can come up with is TK YUL-BKK/KUL for $2000 plus another $1000 with D7 and/or OD, so around $3000, sometimes with mainland Chinese carriers for a little more at almost $4000, any one found anything less than $3000 other than error fares like this?
ORD-AKL - 12286
AKL-SYD - 2014
So with the return trip I'll be looking at 28600.
This trip is making me want to return here in the future. Anyone with any ideas of getting here from NE US/Canada (YYZ,YUL,JFK,BOS,ORD,IAD) for as low as possible in J or premium cabin? So far the lowest I can come up with is TK YUL-BKK/KUL for $2000 plus another $1000 with D7 and/or OD, so around $3000, sometimes with mainland Chinese carriers for a little more at almost $4000, any one found anything less than $3000 other than error fares like this?
Oct 9, 2019, 7:39 am
#851
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360
If you have United miles there is sometimes availability for miles plus cash upgrades to SYD on their cheapest economy fare, often for a total of around $1K plus 30K miles each way all in. In Expert Mode on the UA website look for PZ availability for IAH, LAX and SFO. Piecing together one-ways is the easiest and more availability in the off seasons.
Oct 14, 2019, 10:32 am
#852
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Washington, D.C.
Posts: 535
For those who have flown since 1 October, were you successful in OLCI even with the new NZeTA requirement? I'll have approximately 8 hours at ORD next month and would prefer to spend that time in UA's Polaris Lounge, but entry requires a valid boarding pass. Any OLCI check-in success stories?
Oct 14, 2019, 4:02 pm
#853
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
For those who have flown since 1 October, were you successful in OLCI even with the new NZeTA requirement? I'll have approximately 8 hours at ORD next month and would prefer to spend that time in UA's Polaris Lounge, but entry requires a valid boarding pass. Any OLCI check-in success stories?
Oct 14, 2019, 5:49 pm
#854
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Washington, D.C.
Posts: 535
i’ll certainly write a longer review when I have more time, but I didn’t want to say that yes, we were able to OLCI on Oct 3 without any problems whatsoever. We spent several hours in the Polaris lounge before our flight, then transferred terminals with plenty of time to drop off our bags and make our flight. We were concerned about this because if we had to check in at terminal five 4 hours before the flight, and make a round-trip between terminal five and coming to one, it would have left us with very little time in the lounge.
Oct 15, 2019, 4:18 am
#855
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360
This really depends on if you are going to NZ or not as a stopover, I've just made the return trip from SYD and with stopover in AKL, I was not able to do OLCI and need to show my NZETA to check-in agent at SYD.
If you're going straight through AKL to Australia then you should be able to OLCI (myself included).
If you're going straight through AKL to Australia then you should be able to OLCI (myself included).