Elite Airpoints Dollars™ upgrades

Elite members may request one class Airpoints Dollar Upgrades based on the charts below.

If you are an Australian Elite member, check the Australian 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 (upgrades to the next class only)

 
New Zealand and Perth, Honolulu, Tahiti or Bali

A180

A360

 
New Zealand and Asia

A220

A480

 
New Zealand and The Americas

A220

A480

 
New Zealand and London*

-

-

 
Los Angeles and London

A220

A480

 
Los Angeles and Pacific Islands

A220

A480

 
Eastern Australia and Pacific Islands

A220

A480

*Please note: Elite Airpoints Dollar Upgrade requests on flights between New Zealand and London via Los Angeles are offered on a per sector basis.

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

A100

A150

A250

 
New Zealand and Pacific Islands (excl Honolulu and Tahiti)

A100

A150

A250

Zone Key
 
Eastern Australia

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

 
Pacific Islands

Apia, Nadi, Noumea, Rarotonga, Tongatapu

 
Asia

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

 
The Americas

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Vancouver, Buenos Aires