Airpoints

The frequent flyer program of Air New Zealand.

Airpoints uses dollar-based Airpoints Dollars usable like cash on Air NZ flights. Star Alliance partner redemptions follow a separate miles-based chart.

Operating airline: Air New Zealand
IATA code: NZ
Alliance: Star Alliance
Status unit: Status Points
Status tiers: Member · Silver · Gold · Platinum

How to earn miles

You can earn Airpoints miles by flying on Air New Zealand, by flying on alliance partners (where applicable), and by spending on the airline's co-branded credit cards. Many programs also let you transfer points in from flexible bank programs like Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One miles, or Bilt Rewards.

How to redeem miles

The most rewarding redemptions are usually international premium cabins booked on Air New Zealand or its partners. Always compare the program's award rate against partner programs—sometimes a transferable-points program offers the same flight at half the cost.