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Koru Black is our highest, most prestigious tier. Expect nothing less than the best with exclusive benefits, designed to make every journey the best it can be.
Retreat into a world of comfort before your flight, with unlimited access to Koru Lounges, Star Alliance lounges, and select partner airline lounges when travelling on eligible flights.
Koru Premier Lounge
You'll also get to enjoy unlimited access to the Koru Premier Lounge when it opens at Auckland International Airport.
In addition to your Koru Circle and Koru Platinum Nominees, you can invite up to three guests and three children to enjoy the lounge with you.
Extend the Koru experience to someone important to you by nominating them to be your Koru Platinum Nominee (previously Elite Partner).
They will enjoy a range of Koru Platinum benefits when travelling with you or on their own. Benefits include Lounge Access, Premium Check-in and Additional Bags.
The Family Package is designed to extend the comfort and care of Koru Black to your immediate family.
Your family can enjoy selected benefits whether they are travelling together or separately, helping every journey feel more memorable. The Family Package includes: one Koru Black Nominee and up to five Koru Family Nominees.
The Friends Package lets you share the way you travel with your inner circle.
Whether it's a destination celebration or a long-awaited catch-up, your friends can enjoy a premium travel experience, even when they are travelling without you. The Friends Package includes two Koru Black Nominees.
Recognition Upgrades allow you to request a cabin class upgrade so you can enjoy a more premium flying experience, at no extra cost. You'll get three Recognition Upgrades that can be used on either Long or Short Haul, and two extra Short Haul Recognition Upgrade.
Recognition Upgrades are not guaranteed and are always subject to availability.
OneUp is like an auction where you bid what you're willing to pay for an upgrade to the next cabin class, or Economy Skycouch. With Koru Black your offer is given an extra 60% weighting, improving your upgrade chances.
You can pay with either Airpoints or cash, and you pay the amount you offer per passenger. You will only be charged if your bid is successful.
Be among the first to board with Priority Boarding. Settle in, find a space for your carry-on and get comfortable before departure.
Enjoy quicker bag drop and a smoother start to your journey with dedicated Premium Check-in counters.
Experience the convenience of dropping your car off right outside the terminal with 8 Valet Parking Vouchers.
Each voucher entitles you to 24 hours of complimentary valet parking for Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch Airport.
Koru Black includes access to Frequent Flyer Seating, usually located towards the front of the Economy cabin.
You'll also get complimentary access to Exit Row or unsold Premium seats 48 hours before departure.
Take the stress out of packing your carry-on with an Additional Carry-on Bag
Your carry-on can be a combined total weight of 14kg, with a maximum of 10kg for one bag.
Indulge in some extra shopping knowing you can check in an extra bag (up to 23kg) at no additional cost.
Airfare must already include a checked bag.
Enjoy seamless travel by collecting your checked-in bag from right beside the aircraft when you fly on regional domestic flights.
Be among the first to collect your bags and get to your destination sooner with Priority Baggage.
Members with hotel or rental car upgrade vouchers received as part of their Elite membership pack have up to 12 months from the date of issue to use these vouchers. However, no hotel or car rental upgrade vouchers will be issued as part of the Koru Black membership pack.
