Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia used to have a very close relationship -- Air New Zealand owned part of Virgin Australia, and the two airlines cooperated closely on the busy trans tasman routes between the two countries. But the relationship soured, Air New Zealand sold its stake in Virgin Australia, and even hooked up…
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Correction mate; Air New Zealand sold its stake in Virgin Australia to China's Nanshan Group.
Quietly, I am hoping Singapore Airlines will do a full bid takeover if they go to up their percentage in Virgin Australia. Then it will be, very much a shove in the face to Air New Zealand.
"You can even credit the flights to a better value Star Alliance airline by ensuring that other loyalty number is recorded in your booking and on your boarding pass, and just showing your Airpoints status card at check-in, lounge and boarding to use the benefits."
This does not work with Air NZ any more - particularly for lounge access.
My experience has been their lounges are extremely overcrowded, so perhaps they are trying to reduce the number of people in them.
@Kyall AUSBT and PointHacks came to the party late. The news broke over a week ago: https://thechampagnemile.com.au/air-new-zealand-status-match/