Benefits
Through our partnership, enjoy all the perks you’re used to — and then some.
More ways to add stamps to your passport
With three United hub airports offering nonstop flights between the USA and New Zealand, and expansive domestic flight networks from United and Air New Zealand, this partnership offers the most choices for travel.
Earn miles as a MileagePlus program member
Now, when you book a flight on United or Air New Zealand, you’ll enjoy perks such as the ability to earn United MileagePlus® award miles or Airpoints Dollars™ when you travel on either airline.
MileagePlus members can also earn Premier® qualifying miles, Premier qualifying segments and Premier qualifying dollars on eligible Air New Zealand flights. To receive award miles, remember to include your MileagePlus number when you make reservations and make sure that it appears on your boarding pass at check-in.
Visit the earning miles on United flights page for more information.
Using your United Miles
View the United award chart for mileage requirements by class and region on Star Alliance airlines. Book Air New Zealand award travel at united.com. Fees may apply for booking or changes. Award tickets are not available at the airport. For assistance, call 1-800-UNITED-1 or visit the United Customer Contact Center.
Easy access to more flights, destinations and perks
United and Air New Zealand have a longstanding partnership and recently deepened this alliance on routes between New Zealand and the USA.
Now, when you book a flight through United or Air New Zealand, you’ll enjoy perks such as the ability to earn MileagePlus® award miles or Airpoints Dollars™ when you travel on either airline.
Relax, refuel then fly
Whether you’re travelling to the USA or to New Zealand, find solace from the rush of the airports in a quiet, well-appointed airport lounge. Air New Zealand Airpoints members who hold Elite or Gold status (Star Alliance Gold) can enjoy the United Club locations when travelling on Star Alliance flights. Koru and Elite Partners travelling on Air New Zealand operated and ticketed flights to Auckland can access the United Club locations in Houston and Hawaii. International first or business class travelers, MileagePlus members who have Premier 1K, Platinum or Gold status and Star Alliance Gold members can relax and recline in the Air New Zealand lounges. Learn more about our lounge partnership.
Welcome to the United Club Network
United Club lounges offer a relaxing space to recharge before your flight, with amenities like free Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks and drinks, and showers at select locations. Members enjoy access to more than 45 lounges across 35 airports and select Star Alliance partner lounges, while non-members can purchase a one-time pass (restrictions may apply).
Welcome to Air New Zealand’s Koru programme
Enhance your travel experience with an annual Koru membership, offering benefits like lounge access, priority check-in and boarding, and baggage privileges on Air New Zealand flights and select United flights. Membership perks make your journey more comfortable and seamless (terms and conditions apply; check with your airline for details and current rates).
United pre-paid extra bags
United offers an annual baggage subscription that allows customers to check up to two additional bags for free each time they fly. For more information, visit the baggage subscription page.
Air New Zealand pre-paid extra bags
Air New Zealand offers pre-paid extra bags to customers traveling on Air New Zealand-operated and ticketed flights at a discounted rate from the airport excess baggage rates.
