Air New Zealand's Airpoints guide

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Air New Zealand Airpoints Loyalty Program: Everything You Need to Know

If you're a frequent traveler on Air New Zealand or its partner airlines, or if you enjoy shopping with Airpoints partners, you may want to consider joining the Air New Zealand Airpoints loyalty program. This program allows you to earn and redeem Airpoints for flights, upgrades, rental cars, hotels, merchandise, and more. In this article, we'll provide an overview of the Airpoints program, including how to earn and redeem Airpoints, the different status tiers, and tips for maximizing your earnings and redemptions.

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H​ow to sign up

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Joining Airpoints program is simple and free. You can sign up online by visiting the Air New Zealand website and filling out a registration form.

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Earning Airpoints

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There are many ways to earn Airpoints. Members can earn Airpoints by flying with Air New Zealand or its partner airlines, using an Airpoints credit card, shopping with Airpoints partners, or even by staying at partner hotels or renting cars from partner companies. The number of Airpoints you can earn varies depending on the partner and the purchase. . For example, you can earn up to 1 Airpoint per NZD$1 spent on eligible Air New Zealand flights, up to 3 Airpoints per NZD$1 spent on eligible hotel stays with partner hotels, and up to 2 Airpoints per NZD$1 spent on eligible purchases with some Airpoints partners. 

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Credit cards

An easy way to earn airpoints is through credit cards with bank rewards programs with points that you can transfer to Airpoints: American Express Membership Rewards cards, Westpac Altitude Rewards Cards, NAB rewards cards, HASBC Star Alliance Credit cards and ANZ rewards cards. 

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Take a look at Air New Zealand's website for more ways to earn Airpoints.

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Redeeming Airpoints

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Airpoints can be redeemed for a wide range of rewards, such as flights, upgrades and lounge access. The number of Airpoints required for each redemption varies depending on the reward and availability. The Air New Zealand website has a complete list of Airpoints partners and the benefits they offer.

 

Tips and Tricks To maximize your Airpoints earnings and redemptions, here are a few tips and tricks:

• Sign up for Airpoints and make sure to provide your membership number whenever you make a purchase with an Airpoints partner.

• Take advantage of partner offers and promotions, such as bonus Airpoints for specific purchases or discounts on partner products or services.

• Consider getting a credit card to earn points transferrable to Airpoints so you can earn on your everyday purchases.

Check out our guides on the most effective use of points.

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Summary

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Conclusion The Air New Zealand Airpoints loyalty program offers a range of benefits for frequent travelers or anyone who enjoys shopping with Airpoints partners. By earning and redeeming Airpoints, you can save money on flights and more, while enjoying exclusive benefits like lounge access and priority boarding. 

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