Airpoints updates land more rewards for members
With new ways to earn and innovative opportunities to spend recently introduced, Airpoints' 4.7 million members are enjoying an even more rewarding experience as the largest loyalty programme in Aotearoa introduced new partners and offerings this year.
Air New Zealand General Manager Loyalty Kate O'Brien says since launching its new revamped online Airpoints experience in August, the airline has been on an ambitious ascent to improve the offering.
"Over the past few months, we've rolled out updates to bring even more perks to our members. With new partnerships like Everyday Rewards, enhanced earning potential in the Airpoints Store, and platform upgrades, we're ensuring members have more opportunities to rack up Airpoints Dollars at every turn.
"We're also working on new ways to bring even more benefits to Airpoints members, with a new tier to reward our most frequent fliers on the flight path for the future."
With Airpoints benefits reaching new heights, loyal Air New Zealand customers can earn and burn their rewards more ways than ever. These are just some of the recent updates to the Airpoints offering.
Airpoints Store's biggest Black Friday sale
It's not just flights members can spend Airpoints Dollars on. The Airpoints Store has more than 10,000 products available for purchase – from trampolines to technology and travel experiences – the Airpoints Store has it all. From today until Monday, the Airpoints Store will have its biggest ever sale for Black Friday, with more than 13,000 products on sale with the majority at 10- 40% off. The store can now also be accessed via the Air NZ app.
Some of the top deals include the Smeg Espresso Coffee Machine at 65% off, now $339.15, Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Earbuds at 30% off, now $328, and Medium Vegepods at 30% off, now $398.
Get friends and whānau flying with Shairpoints
This month, Air New Zealand has put Shairpoints front and centre with a new campaign highlighting the unique feature. Shairpoints now allows members to pool their Airpoints Dollars with up to ten friends and whānau, making it easier to achieve those dream travel goals together. The expansion to allow even more members to pool points aims to bring those dream adventures within reach for travellers.
Earn more with Everyday Rewards
Starting 2 December, members of Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme can convert their Everyday Rewards points into Airpoints Dollars, simplifying the journey towards their next getaway. With a conversion rate of 2,000 Everyday Rewards points equating to 15 Airpoints Dollars, this new partnership unlocks faster and more rewarding travel possibilities.
Earn while you shop
Members can now earn Airpoints Dollars when they purchase products on the Airpoints Store. This new feature ensures that every shopping experience contributes towards earning Airpoints Dollars, providing even more opportunities to accumulate rewards. Members will earn 1 Airpoints Dollar for every $100 cash spent in the Airpoints Store, which can go towards their next holiday or purchase.
"These updates to the Airpoints programme are all about enhancing the value and experience for our loyal members," says O'Brien. "We are always looking for new ways to make travel more accessible and rewarding and look forward to updating customers on what's to come in 2025."
For more information, visit the Air New Zealand Airpoints website: www.airnewzealand.co.nz/airpoints
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About Air New Zealand:
Air New Zealand's story started in 1940, first taking to the skies between Auckland and Sydney on a flying boat - a Short S30. Known for its warm Kiwi hospitality, today, the airline has operating aircraft ranging from Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and Airbus A320s to ATRs and Q300s, offering customers comfort in the latest most efficient jets and turboprops. It's a modern fuel-efficient fleet with an average age of 8.7 years. Air New Zealand's global network of passenger and cargo services centres around New Zealand. In 2023, the airline flew more than 16 million passengers. Air New Zealand was named 2024 World's Safest Airline by the Australian rating service AirlineRatings.com, highlighting the airline's laser-focus on safety and won Best Corporate Reputation in New Zealand in 2023 – the 9th year in a row.
Air New Zealand has a well-connected domestic business, connecting customers and cargo to 20 different regions around New Zealand. Internationally, the airline has direct flights to major cities across Australia, Asia, the Pacific Islands and the US, and through its strong relationships with alliance partners, offers customers more choice and convenience to connect further afield to hundreds of destinations. Air New Zealand has a particular focus on sustainability and its Sustainability Framework helps guide the airline's efforts in tackling some of New Zealand's and the world's most complex challenges. Airpoints, Air New Zealand's loyalty programme, is seen as the most valuable loyalty programme in New Zealand with more than 4 million members. It allows members to earn Airpoints Dollars™ and Status Points for VIP benefits in the air and on the ground. Air New Zealand aircraft are proudly identified by its distinct tail livery of the Mangōpare, the Māori symbol of the hammerhead shark which represents strength, tenacity, and resilience.
About Star Alliance
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance, based on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition and seamless service. Since inception, it has offered the largest and most comprehensive airline network, with a focus on improving customer experience across the Alliance journey.
The member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and United.
Overall, the Star Alliance network currently offers more than 16,000 daily flights to almost 1,200 airports in 186 countries. Further connecting flights are offered by Star Alliance Connecting Partners Juneyao Airlines and THAI Smile Airways.
For more information about Air New Zealand visit www.airnewzealand.com and for more information about Star Alliance visit www.staralliance.com