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Anyone tried to get NZ long haul J awards released as a VA platinum? Any success?
Ha! NZ don't typically release seats for their own elites let alone those of a partner ..
Anyone tried to get NZ long haul J awards released as a VA platinum? Any success?
No special treatment because of Gold status, but I did pop my head into the galley towards the end of the flight and compliment the crew on their stellar work (very effecient, friendly) and received a complimentary bottle of Glaetzer Bishop shiraz as a thankyou for giving them complimetary feedback.
Nice drop, too.
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I do love my Barossa reds. Not a cheap bottle either. It was lovely. The gentleman put it in a nice wine cover so the other pax couldn't see.That is indeed a lovely Shiraz. Nice gesture by the crew
Ha! NZ don't typically release seats for their own elites let alone those of a partner ..
NZ do not operate a "Premium Economy" cabin class across the Tasman - with the 777's they sell the PE seating as Economy (or "Works" or "Seat" or "Works Deluxe").I'm a VA Gold flying BNE-AKL. Booked through VA website on AirNZ metal.
Purchased a Saver Lite fare.
On checkin they upgraded me to Premium Economy.
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Did MEL-CHC return over the weekend. No special recognition on either leg.
Seat selection wise. Do you get better selection as a star gold elite or va elite or is it the same?
Seat selection wise. Do you get better selection as a star gold elite or va elite or is it the same?
Those front row seats on the A320's are initially reserved for "Works Deluxe" customers (The B and E seats are left vacant and held a "comfort" seat for the A/C/D/F PAX. The only become available for other PAX in 48 hours before the flight if unsold. Seat Select - Onboard Your Flight - Air New ZealandI think for Star Gold the front rows open up a few days before the flight, but for us they did not. It took a phone call from the lady who checked us in to get those seats.
Those front row seats on the A320's are initially reserved for "Works Deluxe" customers (The B and E seats are left vacant and held a "comfort" seat for the A/C/D/F PAX. The only become available for other PAX in the day/hours before the flight if unsold.
See here:
I bought a Works in 23a AKL - MEL.
No lounge entry, but I will let you guess what 23a is.
They don't sell PE TransTasmsn you say!
Mmmm..., yes they do says this dog!
Nice herring bond style facing window.
Breakie too.
VA PS I am.
WorksDeluxe on NZ777 no window seating.
Same on their 767s.
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Worth noting that NZ do see PE on AKL-PER-AKL.They don't sell PE Trans Tasman. They will sell you Y service and the ability to sit in a PE seat though.