Members who qualify for Koru Black will gain access to some of the airline’s most soughtafter benefits. Exclusive perks in the new tier include the Koru Circle, affording members the ability to share benefits with family and friends.
Two sharing options are available, the Family Package which includes one Koru Black nominee, and Koru family nominees for dependants. The second is the Friends Package which comes with two Koru Black nominees.
Further benefits of Koru Black include special rewards for members who reach status points milestones, access to the upcoming Koru Premier Lounge at Auckland International Airport, and additional recognition upgrades and valet parking.
To qualify, members must earn over 3,200 status points, including 1,920 from qualifying flights in one calendar year.
“We’re proud to be introducing a more rewarding experience that feels simpler, more personal, and unmistakably Kiwi,” Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said.
The new tier was revealed alongside a wider rebrand of the carrier’s loyalty program, which will transition from Airpoints to Koru from April next year.
“Airpoints has been an important part of our story and now, that story is evolving, and Koru symbolises care, connection, and renewal,” Ravishankar said.
Air New Zealand said there was more loyalty updates on the horizon regarding new partners, new ways to redeem points for flights, and opportunities to earn.
