Elite Airpoints Dollars™ Upgrades
If you are not an Australian Elite member, check the New Zealand Elite Airpoints Dollar Upgrade chart for Airpoints Dollar rates.
It is important to remember that Elite Airpoints Dollar Upgrade seats are limited and are subject to confirmation in advance for Elite members if upgrade seats are available. If not confirmed prior to day of travel, upgrades may be confirmed at the airport if seats are available.
Long haul routes operated by B777 and B787 aircraft featuring an Economy, Premium Economy and Business Premier™ offering
New Zealand and Western Australia
A160
A300
New Zealand and Honolulu/Tahiti/Bali
A160
A300
New Zealand and Asia
A260
A520
New Zealand and Americas 1
A315
A625
New Zealand and Americas 2
A355
A790
New Zealand and Americas 3
A420
A920
*Please note: Elite Airpoints Dollar Upgrade requests on flights between New Zealand and London via Los Angeles are offered on a per sector basis.
| One way journey between | Economy to Premium Economy Airpoints Dollar upgrade | Premium Economy to Business Airpoints Dollar upgrade | Economy to Business Airpoints Dollar upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand and Eastern Australia | A85 | A85 | A170 |
| New Zealand and Pacific Islands (excl. Honolulu and Tahiti) | A85 | A85 | A170 |
Tasman and Pacific Island routes operated by B777 and B787 aircraft
Includes services between New Zealand and Eastern Australia and the Pacific Islands operated by B777 and B787 aircraft, Elite members may upgrade from Economy to Business Premier using Airpoints Dollars
New Zealand and Eastern Australia
A85
A85
A170
New Zealand and Pacific Islands (excl. Honolulu and Tahiti)
A85
A85
A170
| Zone | Cities/countries included in the zone |
|---|---|
| Eastern Australia | Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney, Norfolk Island, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast |
| Western Australia | Perth |
| Pacific Islands | Apia, Nadi, Noumea, Rarotonga, Tongatapu |
| Asia | Hong Kong, Tokyo, Osaka, Shanghai, Singapore, Seoul, Taipei |
| Americas 1 | Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver |
| Americas 2 | Houston, Chicago |
| Americas 3 | New York |
Zone key
Eastern Australia
Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney, Norfolk Island, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast
Western Australia
Perth
Pacific Islands
Apia, Nadi, Noumea, Rarotonga, Tongatapu
Asia
Hong Kong, Tokyo, Osaka, Shanghai, Singapore, Seoul, Taipei
Americas 1
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver
Americas 2
Houston, Chicago
Americas 3
New York
All references to Airpoints Dollars shall be deemed to be references to Australian Airpoints Dollars.
Please note that changes made by passengers to upgrade requests or flights booked prior to 10 February 2020 will have upgrade requests re-applied at the rates above.
See the Airpoints™ terms and conditions for full programme details.