Earning with Air New Zealand
The rate at which you earn Airpoints Dollars™ and Status Points is based on the class of travel and the origin and destination of the Air New Zealand flights you purchase.
Generally, the more you pay for your flight, the more Airpoints Dollars and Status Points you'll earn*. See the Airpoints Dollars earning rates for Air New Zealand routes, and Status Points accrual rates.
* Please note: Airpoints™ members cannot earn Airpoints Dollars in conjunction with Domestic Smart Saver (W,T,L,G,S,K,P) or Tasman and Pacific Island Smart Saver (L,G,S,K,P), Airpoints reward classes (X,I), travel industry (incl. duty travel) classes (N,R) any fares booked in F class and any grabaseat fare. Members of airline partner frequent flyer programmes are unable to earn points/miles in conjunction with fares booked in any of the classes noted above, regardless of route. Airpoints companion tickets are unable to be purchased in conjunction with fares booked in any of the classes noted above. Flights booked in conjunction with Airpoints reward classes (X,I), and travel industry (including duty travel) classes (N,R) and free tickets, prize competition tickets, discounted tickets and tickets purchased using Fly Buys points are not eligible to earn Status Points or credit towards tier status.
