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Credits and refunds

What is a credit?

A credit is a dollar value retained for you to use in the future. Think of it as an electronic voucher to spend when you're ready.

There are two types of Air New Zealand credit, depending on how you originally booked your travel.

  • Booked directly with Air New Zealand
    If you booked your flights directly with Air New Zealand, your credit is held and managed by Air New Zealand.
  • Booked through another airline or a travel agent
    If you booked your flights through another airline or a travel agent, any credit will generally be managed through the airline or travel agent you booked with. You’ll need to contact them directly to use or manage your credit.

Credit eligibility

You may be offered a credit if your flight is cancelled, if your travel plans change, or if the fare rules that apply to your booking allow your ticket to be held in credit.  Whether a credit is available will depend on the circumstances and the conditions that apply to your booking.

For more information, refer to our Air New Zealand Credit Terms and Conditions and our Conditions of Carriage.

What's included in a credit

Your credit includes any of the following which apply to your booking:

  • The original fare
  • All taxes paid (including GST)
  • Any Air New Zealand flight products, e.g. Seats to Suit, Economy Skycouch, Seat Select, extra bag or bags
  • Any unaccompanied minor fees, credit card surcharges, or booking fees.

What's not included in a credit

Some things are not included in your credit value, such as:

Who receives the credit

One credit is issued per booking. If you have multiple eligible bookings, you will be issued multiple credits.

The credit belongs to the person whose email is listed as the primary contact on the original booking.