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Welcome to
Koru Gold
Star Alliance Gold
 
Koru Gold

A more refined travel experience

Koru Gold rewards your loyalty with comfort, priority and recognition. With Koru Gold, each journey feels more seamless and considered from start to finish.

To reach Koru Gold0With at least 450 on qualifying flights
To retain Koru Gold0With at least 405 on qualifying flights
Highlights
Koru Lounge AccessEnjoy unlimited access to Koru Lounges. Extend the invite to one guest and up to three children to relax with you.
Status Rewards (New)Unlock a reward when you reach a Status Points milestone on your Koru journey.
Recognition UpgradesRequest a complimentary upgrade in cabin class with 2 Recognition Upgrades.
Status Retain (Coming by 30 April)If you're just shy of requalifying, we'll gift you up to 30 Status Points to help you retain Koru Gold for another year.
Star Alliance GoldWith Koru Gold, you'll receive all the benefits of Star Alliance Gold status when travelling on the Star Alliance network.

At the airport

Koru Lounge access

Enjoy a more comfortable start to every journey with unlimited access to Koru Lounges, Star Alliance lounges, and select partner airline lounges when travelling on eligible flights.

With Koru Gold, you can share the lounge experience with one guest and up to three children.

Lounge

Premium Check-in

Enjoy quicker bag drop and a smoother start to your journey by using Premium Check-in where available when travelling with Air New Zealand and some of our partner airlines.

If you're flying domestically in New Zealand with carry-on luggage only, you can check in directly at our Koru Lounges in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown airports.

Travellers at the Air New Zealand Premium Check-in

Priority Boarding

Be among the first to board with Priority Boarding. Settle in, find a space for your carry-on and get comfortable before departure.

Fast Bag

Enjoy seamless travel by collecting your check-in bag from right beside the aircraft when you fly on regional domestic flights.

Priority Baggage

Be among the first to collect your bags and get to your destination sooner with Priority Baggage.

Status and rewards

Recognition Upgrades

Koru Gold includes two Recognition Upgrades. This gives you the opportunity to request an upgrade to the next cabin class so you can enjoy a more premium flying experience, at no extra cost.

Status Retain

If you're just short of retaining Koru Gold, we'll gift you up to 30 Status Points so you can keep your status and enjoy your Koru Gold benefits for another year.

Only available to use once every three years.

Status Rewards

Celebrate your progress with Status Rewards. As you reach key Status Points milestones, you'll unlock Status Rewards. This reward recognises your loyalty, even as you stay within Koru Gold. A little thank you from us for going further.

Onboard our aircraft

Frequent Flyer Seating

Koru Gold 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.

Additional Carry-on Bag

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 weight of 10kg for one bag.

Additional Checked Bag

Indulge in some extra shopping knowing you can check in an extra bag at no additional cost.

Airfare must already include a checked bag. Maximum weight 23kg.

And even more

OneUp™ upgrade

OneUp is a little 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 Gold, your offer is given an extra 30% weighting, improving your chances.

You can pay with either Airpoints or cash, and you pay the amount offered per passenger. You will only get charged if your bid is successful.

Status Points Bonus

As a way of recognising your loyalty and not just how far you fly, but how often, you'll earn 15 bonus Status Points every time you complete 10 qualifying journeys.

Star Alliance Gold Status

Enjoy Star Alliance Gold Status, the highest level of recognition for Star Alliance. This includes access to lounges, extra baggage, gold track for faster security along with a range of other benefits.

Parental Status Hold

Welcoming a new addition to your family? You may be able to put your tier status on hold for a year.

Priority Connect

Need help? Enjoy priority access to our Contact Centre team by phone or live chat.

No Airpoints Expiry

While you retain Koru Gold status, your Airpoints will not expire. You'll have more time to save your points for something meaningful to you.

Terms and conditions

Koru terms and conditions apply.