Koru Black Nominee
Eligibility
To become a Koru Black Nominee, you must be nominated by someone who is Koru Black, as part of the Koru Circle benefit.
Nomination process
Once chosen, Koru Black Nominees are locked in for a year. Each year the Koru Black member retains their Koru Black tier, they will have one month to make any changes, before their nominee is locked in again.
Lounge access
Koru Black Nominees can rest and relax with unlimited access to Koru Lounges. Koru Black Nominees are also welcome to invite 1 guest and 3 children into the lounge with them.
Koru Black Nominees also have access to select partner lounges when travelling on eligible flights, and will also have access to the Koru Premier Lounge Access, when it opens.
Seating and Baggage Benefits
Premium Check-in
Enjoy quicker bag drop and a smoother start to your journey with dedicated Premium Check-in counters.
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.
Priority Baggage
Be among the first to collect your bags and get to your destination with Priority Baggage.
Fast Bag
Enjoy seamless travel by collecting your checked-in bag from right beside the aircraft when you fly on regional domestic flights.
Additional Checked Bag (23kg)
Indulge in some extra shopping knowing you can check in an extra bag at no additional cost.
Airfare must already include a checked bag.
Frequent Flyer Seating
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.
Terms and conditions
Your Nominee travel benefits apply when departing on an Air New Zealand ticketed and operated flight or travelling on an Air New Zealand flight number with our alliance partners on these specific routes: Air China on flights from New Zealand to Beijing, Cathay Pacific on flights between New Zealand and Hong Kong, Singapore Airlines on flights between New Zealand and Singapore, United Airlines on flights between Auckland and Los Angeles or San Francisco, and between Christchurch and San Francisco.
When travelling on airline partners, lounge access may change at different airports. Not all benefits will apply in all cases. Please visit our Co-operation partner pages for more information. The above is subject to change without notice.