Recognition Upgrades

Recognition Upgrades give you the opportunity to request an upgrade to the next cabin class when you travel with Air New Zealand.

Upgrade reviews

Koru Black	Up to 355 days before departure, if the required upgrade booking class is available
Koru Platinum	Up to 355 days before departure, after Koru Black upgrades have been assessed
Koru Gold	Up to seven days before departure, after Koru Black and Koru Platinum upgrades have been assessed
Koru Silver	Up to seven days before departure, after Koru Black, Koru Platinum and Koru Gold upgrades have been assessed

Upgrade reviews

Tier	Upgrades are reviewed for confirmation
Koru Black	Up to 355 days before departure, if the required upgrade booking class is available
Koru Platinum	Up to 355 days before departure, after Koru Black upgrades have been assessed
Koru Gold	Up to seven days before departure, after Koru Black and Koru Platinum upgrades have been assessed
Koru Silver	Up to seven days before departure, after Koru Black, Koru Platinum and Koru Gold upgrades have been assessed

Terms and conditions

Recognition Upgrades apply only to Air New Zealand ticketed and operated flights and Airpoints and Status Points are earned based on the original fare. Some fare types aren’t eligible for upgrades. If your upgrade is confirmed in advance, you may be able to select your seat but premium seats may have an additional charge.

Koru terms and conditions apply.