# Air New Zealand 13 signals tagged Air New Zealand (airline). ## Qantas and Air New Zealand drop domestic codeshares on 7 April 2027 Oct 9 · 1 source · Qantas, Air New Zealand, airline, partnership, industry news Qantas Frequent Flyer members can book Classic Flight Rewards on Air New Zealand-operated domestic flights only through 6 April 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-air-new-zealand-end-codeshare-agreement-on-april-7-2027) ## Emirates Unveils U-Dream Headrest for Economy Class, Rollout Begins Now Jul 21 · 3 sources · Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines, EU, Europe, loyalty program, policy change, airline, safety & operations, program change Emirates has unveiled the U-Dream headrest, a multi-way adjustable leather headrest for Economy Class, currently available on three A350s and rolling out fleet-wide by end of 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/emirates-introduces-new-u-dream-headrest-in-economy-class) ## Air New Zealand Unveils New Business Class Seats for Boeing 777 Fleet Jul 14 · 1 source · Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change Air New Zealand will retrofit its Boeing 777-300ER fleet with new Collins Aerospace Elevation reverse-herringbone business class seats featuring doors, starting in March 2027 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-new-zealand-unveils-new-business-class-seats-for-boeing-777-fleet) ## United MileagePlus Miles Pooling Now Redeemable on Partner Airlines Jun 14 · 2 sources · Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines, MileagePlus, Miles Pooling, United MileagePlus, Canada, loyalty program, policy change United MileagePlus has removed the restriction that pooled miles could only be redeemed for United-operated flights. Members can now use pooled miles for award travel on over 40 airline partners, including all Star Alliance carriers [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-expands-miles-pooling-to-include-partner-airlines) ## Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles Sale: Up to 70% Bonus Through July 7, 2026 Jun 4 · 2 sources · ANA, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Delta, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Chase, promotion, airline, loyalty program Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering up to a 70% bonus on purchased miles through July 7, 2026. The maximum purchase limit has increased to 200,000 points, with bonuses tiered by purchase amount [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/virgin-atlantic-flying-club-offers-up-to-70-bonus-on-purchased-points-through-ju) ## World of Hyatt Implements Major Award Pricing Changes, Costs Increase Up to 67% May 23 · 1 source · Air New Zealand, Emirates, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, Riyadh Air, United Airlines, Aman, IHG One Rewards, World of Hyatt, Capital One World of Hyatt has implemented significant award pricing changes this week, with some rates increasing by up to 67%. The update affects the program's award chart and redemption values [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/world-of-hyatt-implements-major-award-pricing-changes-costs-increase-up-to-67) ## Air New Zealand Skynest Economy Bunk Beds Now on Sale for $495 May 19 · 1 source · Air New Zealand, Skynest, AKL, JFK, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change Air New Zealand is selling Skynest economy bunk beds on JFK-Auckland flights starting late December. The pods cost $495 for a four-hour block [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-new-zealand-skynest-economy-bunk-beds-now-on-sale-for-495) ## Qantas Double Status Credits or Points on Domestic & Trans-Tasman Flights May 5 · 1 source · Air New Zealand, Airlink, Alliance Airlines, Eastern Australia, National Jet, Network Aviation, Qantas, Sunstate Airlines, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Australia Qantas offers double Status Credits or Qantas Points for eligible domestic and Trans-Tasman flights. Members must register by May 11, 2026, and book between May 5-11 for travel through August 31, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/qantas-double-status-credits-or-points-on-domestic-trans-tasman-flights) ## United Airlines Restricts Polaris Lounge Access for Many Star Alliance Partners Apr 16 · 2 sources · ANA, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, EVA Air, EgyptAir, ITA Airways, LOT Polish Airlines United Airlines has updated its Polaris Lounge access rules, excluding most Star Alliance partners. Only select ANA, Lufthansa Group, and Air New Zealand/ITA passengers retain access [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-restricts-polaris-lounge-access-for-select-star-alliance-partners) ## Air New Zealand Skynest Economy Bunk Beds Launching Late 2026 for $495 Apr 14 · 1 source · Air New Zealand, Skynest, Auckland, New York, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change Air New Zealand will launch Skynest, a paid economy bunk bed product, on its Boeing 787-9s starting November 2026 on the Auckland-New York route, with bookings opening May 18, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/air-new-zealand-skynest-economy-bunk-beds-launching-november-2026-for-495) ## United to Launch 'Relax Row' Paid Economy Product on 777 and 787 Mar 25 · 1 source · Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Relax Row, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change United Airlines is introducing 'Relax Row,' a paid economy option on long-haul 777 and 787 flights where three seats transform into a couch-like space with mattress pads and amenities, launching in 2027 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-to-launch-relax-row-paid-economy-product-on-777-787) ## Citi ThankYou Points Transfer to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gets 30% Bonus Mar 22 · 2 sources · ANA, Air New Zealand, Avianca, Delta, Star Alliance, Virgin Atlantic, Avianca Lifemiles, Citi ThankYou, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, Citi Strata Elite Citi is offering a 30% bonus on transfers of ThankYou points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The promotion runs from March 22 through April 18, 2026, for U.S. customers [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/citi-thankyou-points-transfer-to-avianca-lifemiles-gets-25-bonus-through-april-1) ## St. Regis Queenstown to Open Late 2027, Marking Brand Debut in Australia and New Zealand Mar 5 · 1 source · Air New Zealand, Marriott Bonvoy, St. Regis, St. Regis Queenstown, Australia, New Zealand, Queenstown, hotel, airline, hotel opening Marriott announced the St. Regis Queenstown, a 145-key luxury hotel opening in late 2027 in central Queenstown, New Zealand. It will be the first St. Regis property in the ANZ region [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/st-regis-queenstown-new-zealand-opening-late-2027) Canonical URL: https://thetravelsignal.com/tag/air-new-zealand