Follow up to the recent AFF article citing some decent Air NZ award availability in Business from MEL-AKL on the 787 and 777 (here: Unusual Air New Zealand Award Availability)
I can see the awards in KrisFlyer and they appear real enough. I can't see them in the United search and Virgin Atlantic doesn't seem to let you search for partner awards online (some differing views on this).
Is it just a 'Call VS and get them to check' number? I want to know before I move AMEX points across and have them stuck there... it's only 30k return using VS Flying Club vs 69k on KrisFlyer, a very efficient use of points indeed. Any hint on what the taxes/fees would be as well would be great.
I can see the awards in KrisFlyer and they appear real enough. I can't see them in the United search and Virgin Atlantic doesn't seem to let you search for partner awards online (some differing views on this).
Is it just a 'Call VS and get them to check' number? I want to know before I move AMEX points across and have them stuck there... it's only 30k return using VS Flying Club vs 69k on KrisFlyer, a very efficient use of points indeed. Any hint on what the taxes/fees would be as well would be great.