New tier coming to Air NZ’s Airpoints programme after system overhaul

Members of Air New Zealand’s frequent flyer programme, Airpoints, can now share their points with a group. Air New Zealand has made upgrades to its website, making it easier to view a member’s Airpoints benefits and activity. Airpoints Dollars will be able to be shared with up to 10 different people within New Zealand. Until now, members could only share with four others across two addresses. Tier review dates have also been simplified, meaning if members retain their tier, the new membership year will begin immediately instead of the six-week wait it was previously. Air New Zealand chief digital officer Nikhil Ravishankar said it is the first of two phases of its improvements. “We’re not slowing down, we're committed to creating an even more rewarding travel experience for our members, so watch this space.” In the next 12 months, Airpoints members will gain more earning power with more retailers, more rewards and a new tier. Currently, there are three tiers - Silver, Gold and Elite. Where the new tier will sit on that scale is not yet known. Ravishankar said the airline was thrilled to unveil the first of many improvements to its frequent flyer programme.<br/>