Air New Zealand Airpoints member Lindsay Kum managed to earn Airpoints Gold status after spending only $542 and completing 52 flights to earn over 900 status points. The 25-year-old took advantage of Air New Zealand’s $1 Grabaseat’s airfares and all but one of his flights cost him only $1 plus tax. As a Gold member, he’ll receive airport lounge access around the world as a Star Alliance Gold member, Koru Lounge access, priority seating and check-in and two complimentary upgrades, among other benefits.