Star Alliance

Air New Zealand is proud to be a member of the Star Alliance network.
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Wherever in the world you may be going, there are many benefits when you travel with Air New Zealand and other Star Alliance member airlines.

More opportunities for frequent flyers

As an Airpoints™ member you can earn Airpoints Dollars™ and Status Points on all Star Alliance member airlines.

So many destinations

Over 18,500 daily flights to over 1,330 destinations in 192 countries. That's a lot of travelling!

Co-ordinated schedules

Looking for fast and simple transfers and less waiting time between flights? Star Alliance member airlines offer ever increasingly co-ordinated schedules.

Qualification for Airpoints™ status

By travelling on Star Alliance member airlines you are able to earn Status Points, which will help you reach Airpoints status levels sooner and allow you to enjoy more benefits when flying.

To find out if you will earn Status Points when travelling with Star Alliance airline members, check each Star Alliance member airlines page (as below) for details on which booking classes qualify to earn.

Worldwide recognition and privileges

Once you reach Star Alliance Gold or Silver with any Star Alliance member's frequent flyer programme you'll receive priority attention and privileges on all Star Alliance member airlines.

Lounge access

As an Airpoints Elite and Gold member you are welcome to use any Star Alliance member's lounge when travelling on a Star Alliance carrier operated flight.

Passengers travelling internationally in First Class or Business Class may access the Star Alliance international lounge at the point of departure.

Fast track to Star Alliance Gold status²

With the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card1, fast track to Star Alliance Gold Status2, when you spend $4,000 or more on eligible purchases3 using your card in the first 90 days from your credit card account opening date. Use the status to enjoy Nominated Gold benefits with Air New Zealand, or another participating Star Alliance member airline4.

Plus, get rewarded faster with your HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card1, by earning Star Alliance Points on eligible purchases3 that can easily be converted5 to Airpoints Dollars , or your choice of award miles or points with participating frequent flyer programmes across the Star Alliance network4

Find out more about the participating Star Alliance member airlines available with the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card (please note, not all Star Alliance member airlines listed below are available).

Star Alliance member airlines

Airpoints terms and conditions apply. Refer to co-operation of partners for more information.

Airpoints Dollars™ and Status Points earn is determined by the partner airline which operates the flight. Status Points are only earned on Star Alliance carrier operated flights. Certain booking classes on Partner Airlines are not eligible to earn Airpoints Dollars™ or Status Points. On a partner airline flight, Airpoints Dollars™ and Status Points may be earned on a flight by flight basis rather than a journey basis. Please note booking class eligibility and earning rates are subject to change without notice and any changes will apply based on the date you travel. Refer to the Airpoints™ terms and conditions for more information.

1. Credit card provided by HSBC Bank Australia Limited ABN 48 006 434 162 Australian Credit License 232595. Offers available to new, approved HSBC credit cardholders. Fees, charges, terms, conditions and HSBC's lending criteria applies to all credit cards issued by HSBC. Visit www.hsbc.com.au or call 1 300 308 880. Interest rates are valid at the time of publication and are subject to change. HSBC Star Alliance Rewards Terms and Conditions and Star Alliance Rewards Terms and Conditions apply.

2. To be eligible for Fast Track to Star Alliance Gold status Welcome Offer, you must apply and be approved for a new HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card and spend $4,000 on eligible purchases within the first 90 days from account opening. Star Alliance Gold status is granted through the corresponding status tier in the Frequent Flyer Program (FFP) of the participating Star Alliance Member Airline you nominate as your Status Airline through the Star Alliance Rewards Program. Refer to the Star Alliance Rewards Terms and Conditions for available status tiers and additional terms and conditions. A status will be granted within 30 days after reaching the qualifying spend of $4,000, provided that your account is active and not in arrears. Your status will be granted until the first anniversary of your account opening or earlier, if you qualify for a higher status with your selected Frequent Flyer Program by any means. You may not be able to receive Star Alliance Gold status with a participating Frequent Flyer Program if you already hold, by any means, an equivalent or higher status with that Frequent Flyer Program (more information available on the Star Alliance Rewards Terms and Conditions). You may only request status with one participating Frequent Flyer Program each time you qualify and may not switch Programs during the duration of that stat us. Any status granted under the HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card (including any corresponding status tier in the Frequent Flyer Program of the participating Star Alliance Member Airline you nominate as your Status Airline) is withdrawn immediately if you close your HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card account. Offer is limited to new applicants only. Existing HSBC customers transferring from another HSBC credit card or customers
who have held a HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card within the last 18 months are ineligible for this offer.

3. Eligible purchases exclude interest free promotional purchases, balance transfers, cash transfers, business expenses, cash advances, fees and charges, BPAY®, any disputed transactions and government fees and charges.

4. The benefits of Star Alliance Silver, Star Alliance Gold and Nominated Gold status are subject to change.

5. Convert your Star Alliance Points to award miles or points in your chosen Frequent Flyer Program of the participating Star Alliance member airlines. Subject to you membership in the Frequent Flyer Program (FFP) of the relevant Star Alliance Member Airline. Transaction limits and other reasonable redemption conditions of Star Alliance Rewards apply. See the list of FFPs of participating Star Alliance member airlines.