Mileage Run on Air NZ

[cssaus]

I'm about 1500 miles or so short of making 1K for the year so I thought I might do a MR on AIR NZ from SYD-AKL and back for the day.

Just wanted to confirm that all fares booked on the Air NZ web site provide the mileage accrual I need for UA MP.

[dajop]

Just wanted to confirm that all fares booked on the Air NZ web site provide the mileage accrual I need for UA MP.

DEFINITELY NOT! Only fares booked in Tasman Flexi Saver or Tasman Flex fares are eligible for accrual. Tasman Smart Saver fares are excluded from mileage accrual on any program.

[trooper]

SECOND THAT!...

It will work.. but just be ultra careful that you DO book a mileage accruing flight... simple rule is that the cheapest Trans Tasmans don't!

I did much the same thing just last Friday - to hit NZ Gold - ... from SYD... flew across on the 9:40 am, back on the 5:00 pm.... chose those two as they were both 763... put in for standby upgrades both ways.. and got them both..

Quite a pleasant day really! (Except for the O-dark hundred start in CBR!)

[cssaus]

ok, bit the bullet and booked a MR for next Tuesday. SYD-AKL on the 7.00am flt returning on the 3.30pm flt getting back into SYD at 5.00pm. There was a 1.00pm return flt but I thought that would be cutting it too fine. My wife thinks I'm crazy

Booked a TASMAN FLEXI SAVER FARE which states for Airpoints/Frequent Flyer "Eligible for Airpoints Dollars accrual....."

I was short 1546 miles of making 2008 1K qualification.

Trying to see on the Air NZ if it allows online check-in, does anyone know? Also, how do I go about getting seat allocation?

[trooper]

Not aware of any OLCI.... but then again I haven't looked!

Seats? You gotta call! (I have found NZ's call centre to be bloody good.. AND they are all NZ based.. no outsourcing! )

Have a good day with it!

[dajop]

Trying to see on the Air NZ if it allows online check-in, does anyone know? Also, how do I go about getting seat allocation?

Doesn't have online check-in facilities (coming soon I think). Easiest way to get seat allocation is call Air NZ, and they should be able to do it (a qualifier here - not sure if they do it for non NZ status pax, but worth giving a try).

[futaris]

Go to airnewzealand.com.au - Bookings - Request Boarding Pass Copy:

https://flightbookings.airnewzealand..._en_AU/review/

I don't think you can do seat allocation online. Have to ring and ask.

[littl_flier]

(a qualifier here - not sure if they do it for non NZ status pax, but worth giving a try).

I've had seats allocated on NZ as a non-status passenger. Again, the call centre is excellent and will deal with all your queries.

Enjoy the day!

[cssaus]

I've had seats allocated on NZ as a non-status passenger. Again, the call centre is excellent and will deal with all your queries.

Enjoy the day!

As people have suggested, rang the call centre and they were only too happy to provide me with seat requests.

[cssaus]

Just thinking about what to put on the NZ immigration arrival card as to the purpose of my visit, "Business", "vacation" or is there a box labelled "Mileage Run" that I can tick