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The best guides, deals and tips for
more frequent flyer points in New Zealand.

Frequent Flyer Program Guides

Simplifying the world of points

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.

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How to Book the Cook with Singapore Airlines

February 24, 2020
Singapore Airlines A380 First Class meal

Here’s how and why you should pre-order your main meal before your next flight in Suites, First, Business or Premium Economy Class.

Cathay Pacific temporarily closing half of its lounges

February 21, 2020
Cathay Pacific 777-300ER

The carrier will be temporarily shutting three of its six lounges at its hub. This is due to the recent political unrest and health concerns around the coronavirus significantly reducing travel demand through Hong Kong.

How a wet passport cost me AU$500 and a missed flight

February 14, 2020
Passport

A week ago, I had one of the more stressful travel days that I’ve ever experienced. Here is what to do if you need an emergency passport.

Using Airpoints on fifth-freedom Star Alliance routes

February 5, 2020
Star Alliance | Point Hacks

These ‘fifth-freedom routes’ represent a novel opportunity to redeem your Airpoints Dollars when you are nowhere near New Zealand.

Buy Velocity Points with 15% discount

February 4, 2020
Virgin 737 Domestic

This is a useful way to top up your balance if you’re eyeing off a specific redemption.

Buy World of Hyatt points at a discount: average price

January 30, 2020
Buy World of Hyatt points at a discount: average price

As usual, make sure you do the maths to see if this promotion works for you.

When variable points pricing with Airpoints can offer good value

January 27, 2020
Grabaseat Guide Featured Image

We have reviewed all Air New Zealand routes to try and find those where using your Airpoints Dollars for a Business Class seat is good value.

Earn bonus Airpoints Dollars on purchases at the Airpoints Mall

January 24, 2020
Airpoints Mall Picture

The Airpoints Mall are offering bonus Airpoints Dollars on spend with all retailers until February.

Six of the best uses of 300 Airpoints Dollars

January 23, 2020
Six of the best uses of 300 Airpoints Dollars

Fly ANA Business Class for just 300 Airpoints Dollars, enjoy luxury with EVA Air from Taiwan, and forgo high cash fares in Economy by using your Airpoints Dollars to their maximum value.

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Cathay Pacific The Pier First Class Lounge

Cathay Pacific The Pier First Class Lounge overview

This is an elegant space with excellent dining and complimentary massages but it lacks a ‘wow’ factor.

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