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Airpoints is geared toward high rev pax. Either business, premium economy or full economy. Longhaul discount economy pax get little benefit and better off in another program.
It seems award availability on NZ metal is better if using airbucks as opposed to other FFP miles.
I find I am pushed into having another program for complex awards - as the cost quickly mounts up using airbucks when every single flight has its own cost. On the flip side there is much more flexibility if you are wanting multiple stops on the same award, backtracking etc. Personally I prefer to do that on paid tickets.
The change to allow award tickets to be upgraded (using elite vouchers or more airbucks) is a good move.
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