The world of frequent flyer points can be pretty confusing at the best of times, with confusing ways to earn points, a huge range of airline partners, and no clear answers on how to get the most out of your airline or credit card program points.
I’m working on a series of introductory guides to start the newbies off which gets into how points can be really valuable and the best place to start thinking about your points earn and usage strategies. Here’s where to start.
There’s also a range of how-to’s on more specific topics, as well as general guides on a range of relevant programs to New Zealand frequent flyers. These guides cover a range of topics for Air New Zealand Airpoints, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles.
Smartphone Screen Insurance provides cover for the repair cost of your smartphone screen when you’ve seen your beloved possession ricochet off solid ground, trodden on by a toddler, or used by your kids as a frisbee.
You need to have made a transfer previously from either the Amex Platinum Edge, or Platinum Charge. For those who are eligible, this is a useful offer for redemptions on Qantas, Emirates and oneworld airlines.
Looking at applying for the Amex Platinum Charge? Accor Plus is now a guaranteed annual benefit until at least 2021.
Moments is one a few options for redeeming your points for experiences instead of flights or hotels, offering exclusive access to sport, concerts and other events.
There are a heap of ways to earn KrisFlyer miles from your hotel stays, here in New Zealand and abroad. Here’s how to get started.
Rent a car with Avis, Hertz and Europcar before the end of January and you’ll pick up some extra miles with KrisFlyer. Plus guide to earning KrisFlyer miles with other partners.
This offer may offer good value if you have a specific redemption in mind.
You can now earn Airpoints Dollars on a range of life, health and income insurances with Sovereign Insurance.
These links will save you and your friends and family $60 NZD for each person that signs up.
