Is Air New Zealand becoming a Velocity partner?

[sqflier]

Does anybody know if it is planned that NZ is becoming a Velocity partner? If so, this would be a step closer to becoming a star alliance member!!!!!!!!!!

 

[777]

IgnoRing the star side of things, it would be mad if they don't. Clearly trans Tasman flights on both sides are tied together - only a matter of time before deeper recognito I'd think.

 

[thewinchester]

There are some resident DJ employees around here, but I doubt very much they'd be able to answer this question, specially if it was happening, due to commercial in confidence reasons.

Also, considering that NZ still only has a minority stake in DJ, any suggestion that they'd become a Velocity partner, and visa-versa for Airports, would be pure speculation IMHO.

 

[oz_mark]

From the press release, when the alliance was approved:

The Trans-Tasman alliance covers three areas of cooperation
• A broad free-sale code share arrangement covering all Tasman sectors and domestic sectors forming part of a connecting Tasman journey.
• A revenue allocation agreement supported by a joint Trans-Tasman Network Planning and Revenue Management Team.
• A reciprocal frequent flyer and lounge access agreement.

Virgin Blue > News and Press Releases

The question, really, is when will it happen?

This has nothing to do with the recent acquisition of shares in DJ by Air New Zealand.

 

[browski]

Does anybody know if it is planned that NZ is becoming a Velocity partner? If so, this would be a step closer to becoming a star alliance member!!!!!!!!!!

Even if they become a Velocity partner, it will have zero effect on a Star Alliance arrangement - look at the SAA/QF arrangement OR perhaps more relevant is the Virgin Blue / Delta arrangement.

 

[sqflier]

at least will be able to redeam/earn points on NZ!!! They have a great product..

 

[browski]

at least will be able to redeam/earn points on NZ!!! They have a great product..

I think you are being loose with the word "great"

 

[serfty]

I think you are being loose with the word "great"

And it should be: "They HAD a great Product"! (T-T at least)