Status Points
With Status Points, every Air New Zealand flight1 now counts towards your tier status.
Now even Smart Saver and grabaseat fares earn Status Points, helping you reach a higher tier status faster. Once you've reached Silver, Gold or Gold Elite status, you'll enjoy a range of exclusive benefits and privileges whenever you travel with Air New Zealand or our Star Alliance partners.
How We Work Out Your Status Points
You can earn Status Points by flying on Air New Zealand Flights1, as well as many flights with our Star Alliance partners.
On Air New Zealand flights where you earn Airpoints Dollars™, you can earn an equal number of Status Points. See the accrual table for details. On Air New Zealand flights that don't earn Airpoints Dollars (e.g. Smart Saver and grabaseat), you can earn Status Points at the Discount Economy rate.
| Status Points Required To Achieve Each Tier Status | ||
| Tier | Number of Status Points2 Required to Upgrade | Number of Status Points2 Required to Retain Tier Status |
| Silver | 4503 | 4053 |
| Gold | 9004 | 8104 |
| Gold Elite | 1,5005 | 1,3505 |
1. Air New Zealand flight means a flight ticketed and operated by Air New Zealand. Flights booked in conjunction with Airpoints reward classes (X,I), and travel industry classes (N,R) and free tickets, prize competition tickets and tickets purchased using Fly Buys points are not eligible to earn Status Points or credit towards tier status.
2. Status Points must be earned in a 12 month period to achieve tier status. However, once you achieve a tier status, you only require 90% of those Status Points to retain that status the following year.
3. To Upgrade to Silver at least 225 Status Points must be earned on Qualifying Flights. To Retain Silver at least 202 Status Points must be earned on Qualifying Flights.
4. To Upgrade to Gold at least 450 Status Points must be earned on Qualifying Flights. To Retain Gold at least 405 Status Points must be earned on Qualifying Flights.
5. To Upgrade to Gold Elite at least 900 Status Points must be earned on Air New Zealand Operated Flights. To Retain Gold Elite at least 810 Status Points must be earned on Air New Zealand Operated Flights.
