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Air New Zealand·Star Alliance
How the Air New Zealand frequent flyer program works: how miles are earned, elite tiers, redemption value, expiry rules and which credit cards help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Air New Zealand operates Airpoints. The currency is Airpoints Dollars.
Airpoints Dollars earn on spend at a fixed rate, which makes valuation unusually transparent — one Airpoints Dollar is worth one New Zealand dollar toward a fare.
Tiers run: Member → Silver → Gold → Elite.
Airpoints Dollars apply against any available seat with no blackout dates. United MileagePlus and Aeroplan also redeem on Air New Zealand as Star Alliance partners.
Airpoints Dollars expire after a defined period from earning.
No widely available US co-brand card; Star Alliance partners are the practical US route.
Airpoints Elite and Gold members and Star Alliance Gold receive extra allowance.
Airpoints Dollars expire after a defined period from earning.
Member, Silver, Gold, Elite. Airpoints Dollars earn on spend at a fixed rate, which makes valuation unusually transparent — one Airpoints Dollar is worth one New Zealand dollar toward a fare.
Airpoints Dollars apply against any available seat with no blackout dates. United MileagePlus and Aeroplan also redeem on Air New Zealand as Star Alliance partners.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.