Elite Airpoints Dollar™ upgrades

Elite members may request one cabin class upgrade using Airpoints Dollars for Air New Zealand operated and ticketed flights.

If you are an Australian Elite member, check the Australian Elite Airpoints Dollar upgrade chart for your 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.

For more information on destinations please see the Zone Key below.

 

Long haul routes operated by B777 and B787 aircraft featuring an Economy, Premium Economy and Business Premier offering (upgrades to the next class only)

One way journey between

New Zealand and Perth, Honolulu, Tahiti or Bali

Economy to Premium Economy Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A180

Premium Economy to Business Premier Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A340


One way journey between

New Zealand and Asia

Economy to Premium Economy Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A290

Premium Economy to Business Premier Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A580


One way journey between

New Zealand and Americas 1

Economy to Premium Economy Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A350

Premium Economy to Business Premier Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A695


One way journey between

New Zealand and Americas 2

Economy to Premium Economy Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A395

Premium Economy to Business Premier Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A890


One way journey between

New Zealand and Americas 3

Economy to Premium Economy Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A450

Premium Economy to Business Premier Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A990


One way journey between

Los Angeles and Pacific Islands

Economy to Premium Economy Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A290

Premium Economy to Business Premier Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A580


One way journey between

Eastern Australia and Pacific Islands

Economy to Premium Economy Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A290

Premium Economy to Business Premier Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A580


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

One way journey between

New Zealand and Eastern Australia

Economy to Premium Economy
Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A95

Premium Economy to Business
Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A95

Economy to Business
Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A190


One way journey between

New Zealand and Pacific Islands (excl Honolulu and Tahiti)

Economy to Premium Economy
Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A95

Premium Economy to Business
Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A95

Economy to Business
Airpoints Dollar Upgrade A

A190


Zone Key

Zone

Eastern Australia

Cities/Countries included in the Zone

Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast


Zone

Pacific Islands

Cities/Countries included in the Zone

Apia, Nadi, Noumea, Rarotonga, Tongatapu


Zone

Asia

Cities/Countries included in the Zone

Hong Kong, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei


Zone

Americas 1

Cities/Countries included in the Zone

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver


Zone

Americas 2

Cities/Countries included in the Zone

Houston, Chicago


Zone

Americas 3

Cities/Countries included in the Zone

New York


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.