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  • Air New Zealand revamps Airpoints as Koru, adds Black tier

    Nov 19, 2025, 02:08 PM

    "Jade" was dropped as an official tier many years ago and the lead-in tier hasn't had a name. Many still refer to it as Jade, but it doesn't actually exist within the programme.

  • Air New Zealand restarts Hobart but pushes back Chicago

    Apr 20, 2024, 07:43 AM

    If you cared to do any research you'd realise they have two 787's currently parked up in Auckland without engines due to the issue with the RR Trent 1000's, so a massive dent to available capacity and nothing to do with the 772 decision 3 years ago. Also, Boeing has delayed delivery for nearly ev...

  • Air New Zealand brings back Wamos Air on Auckland-Perth

    Dec 13, 2023, 04:43 PM

    The article doesn't state this, but the policy says that "Customers wishing to cancel their travel because of the flight being operated by Wamos Air may opt for a full refund regardless of fare rules."

  • Photos: Air New Zealand’s new Auckland premium check-in zone

    Dec 02, 2023, 11:02 AM

    Yes, that's correct, there is a separate area for Business and Elite customers.

  • Photos: Air New Zealand’s new Auckland premium check-in zone

    Dec 02, 2023, 11:01 AM

    I've used this area multiple times since it has opened and can confirm there is a separate area for Business Premier and Elite customers. The left side is the area for Gold, Koru and Premium Economy customers, but down to the right is a frosted sliding door which is the area for Business Premier ...

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  • QF v AC v NZ Business Class Mel-Vancouver

    Aug 29, 2016, 06:37 PM

    I personally think NZ has the best hard product of all those carriers (direct aisle access, more comfortable bed, etc). I prefer their soft product too, but that's definitely something that is more personal preference. And the AKL transit is a big winner for me too. 

  • When will Air NZ announce 777-200's replacement & what?

    Aug 12, 2016, 03:52 PM

    767's will be gone by April.As has been mentioned above, I think the 772's have still got a few years in them, so maybe FY18 or FY19 we'll see some announcements.

  • SPACESEAT wins another SKYTRAX Award- Air NZ to dump it, why

    Jul 15, 2016, 08:47 AM

    Firstly, it hasn't been confirm it's being ditched yet (although probably likely).Secondly, they have two premium economy products, so who's to say it isn't the new black chair as well as the overall food/service which won the award?Thirdly, the Spaceseat is loved by some and hated by others, so ...

  • Air NZ B787 Melbourne

    Jul 05, 2016, 08:37 AM

    With the 767's being fully retired over the next 6-12 months, you'll see more of the 787 replacing those routes/flights.

  • Velocity SC and Points on Air New Zealand.

    Jun 01, 2016, 03:41 PM

    NZ and VA don't codeshare on trans-Pacific flights.To answer the question however, yes, you'll certainly earn both. Please refer here;https://www.velocityfrequentflyer.com/content/Earn/Airlines/PointsEarn/#airnewzealandhttps://www.velocityfrequentflyer.com/content/Earn/StatusCredits/

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