In an exclusive, spacious, 242 cabin, our premium economy class seats are designed with greater width of up to 19. Fares of other travel periods in premium economy exclude tax yearround. Complimentary meal and drinks from our premium economy menu. A premium economy fare is generally 65% less expensive than a business class fare. I think theyve got quite a bit of legroom to play with price wise and i would definitely pay a decent premium to get one of those for the whole flight, along with an economy seat for takeoff. For the premium economy seating on the 787, air new zealand discarded the spaceseat design used on the 777300 and went with the same basic model used by cathay pacific. Seat select is only available on air new zealand operated flights and all seat select types are subject to availability. Experience air nz new long haul premium economy cabin class flying to north and south america. Air new zealand has confirmed it is to scrap its premium economy spaceseat which currently features on seven of the carriers b777300 aircraft.
In contrast to my husbands underwhelming experience in business premier, our air new zealand premium economy experience is the best premium economy. Heres their briefing at a press event this week in auckland, new. Sky couch sounds great in theory you get special seats in a row of 3 that have fold up footrests that fill the space between your seat and the next row up. A guide to flying premium economy with air new zealand flight. Relax in style with air new zealands premium economy. Booking skycouch wasnt straightforward, even with my fairly flexible travel dates. Air new zealand air points air new zealand premium economy, is it worth it.
So im sure this has probably been posted before at some stage, im new here so was hoping one of you frequest flyers could help me. Make yourself at home in a luxuriously soft and roomy leather armchair, browse our inflight entertainment, catch up on work, or relax and enjoy our famous kiwi cuisine. The premium economy spaceseat is another great innovative development from air nz, but its a shame that it appears that the economics of the seat just dont stack up for the. Hope that helps, always difficult to give a value judgment unless you can see the fare difference. Or just a human thinking about a trip to new zealand and australia. Long haul premium economy experience air new zealand vietnam.
Its that small cabin that sits between business and economy class that we, the travelling public know the least about. Aug 22, 2016 air new zealand has confirmed it is to scrap its premium economy spaceseat which currently features on seven of the carriers b777300 aircraft. However, if you have no exit rows then 33 seat pitch in economy is still dire, but better than ba, virgin, united and aa all of which have 31 in economy on this route although united and aa offer economy plus options that allow you to buy seats in a cabin with 36 seat pitch. Preferred seats singapore airlines also has preferred seats available in economy class, which have more legroom and they can be purchased for a fee. Match the food and altitude with your selection of wine or champagne. Air new zealands innovative premium economy seating. Is it worth paying extra for premium economy when flying. First refitted air new zealand boeing 777300er returns to. Select your seat in advance, get more space or a better location on air new zealand. Premium economy will change from a 222 configuration to 242 and mean an increase from 44 to 54 premium economy seats.
Getting out from a window seat when passengers in front of you were in a recline position was awful we were travelling premium economy but it felt like economy the seats seemed very narrow. Air nzs newly refurbished b777200er is configured for 312 passengers, with 26 fully flat business seats, 40 in premium economy and 264 in economy. Entertainment facilities include an 11 hd capacitive touchscreen, premium headphones, inseat power and usb connection. It allows you to extend and elevate your legs just the right amount so they dont get swollen and sore after a 12hour flight. Two pieces of carry on up to 15lb each two pieces of checked luggage up to 50lb each inflight entertainment. Drag to explore our boeing 7879 dreamliner premium economy. What to expect from air new zealands premium economy. Air new zealands premium economy seat on a boeing 777. Air new zealand boeing 7879 premium economy seats inflight entertainment. A higher airpoints dollars and status points earn rate. Increasingly, premium economy feels like the business class of old, but without the hefty price tag.
For all our posts on new zealand luxury lodges and dining, please see our posts tagged new zealand. The foot rest is actually one of the most comfortable parts of the air nz premium economy seat. The premiumeconomy cabin featured 33 recliner seats in a 232. Air new zealand seat select international flight tripadvisor. In terms of space and amenities, these two classes are very different with business class offering up to 50% more legroom, significantly greater recline, more substantial legrests and headrests, and superior food and wine offerings. Search and book your flight with best fare and flexible date. Premium economy to new zealand air new zealand hong kong. The skycouch footrests lock into position to create a flat surface passengers can stretch out on. Aug 02, 2019 on air new zealand, premium economy means more than just a bit more legroom. Seat 30 f is a standard premium economy seat that is located between both lavatories and the proximity to the galley may be bothersome. Air new zealand to discontinue premium economy spaceseat. Business premier 26 economy 246 premium economy 40.
It looks like air nz has now changed the schedule of the aklhnd flight to fly overnight, leaving at 11pm and arriving in japan at 5am. Make yourself at home in a luxuriously soft and roomy leather armchair, browse our inflight entertainment, catch up. The airline has begun reconfiguring its boeing longhaul fleet. Customers holding air new zealand marketed tickets for singapore airlines operated flights will be able to make a seat request for a generic aisle or window seat for their flight.
Reserve your main course from a variety of premium economy book the cook dishes up to 24 hours before you fly, or select from three meal choices on board. Air nz will now sell 15 of the 27 premium economy seats formerly allocated to elites as bassinet or preferred seating. The wide leather seats feel more like a us domestic firstclass cabin, with a 42inch pitch, an 8. Prices quoted above are from prices only in cad and are based on a per flight basis. Standard economy seat pitch on air nz s widebody fleet starts from 31 inches, while its premium economy seats have a 41inch pitch. Seat select booking options book air new zealand uk. The fundamental difference between premium economy and standard economy is improved seating. Its a somewhat new concept and many airlines dont have it. Seat select travel extras book air new zealand australia. Youll find frequent flyer premium seating towards the front of our cabins on most air new zealand flights. Review of air new zealands skycouch the points guy. All of the seats have footrests, not just the first row of the cabin as is so often the case with other airlines. I want to book an economy flight from san francisco to auckland and then back. Your allinclusive guide to air new zealand providing the most comprehensive resource.
I couldnt actually reach the screen to select my movie without moving well forward in my seat, hence the handy remote control in the arm rest. Air nz premium economy on this route has about a 42 seat pitch. At the time of booking, you can request your seat to make sure you get the perfect spot. But air new zealand also hawks its multipurpose value as seating. Whats it like to fly air new zealand premium economy. Air new zealands skycouch put to the test traveller. Air new zealand premium economy air travel forum tripadvisor. Aug 29, 2016 for the premium economy seating on the 787, air new zealand discarded the spaceseat design used on the 777300 and went with the same basic model used by cathay pacific. Jun 30, 2018 premium economy on a nice new boeing 787 there are worse ways to spend a wednesday afternoon. It animates from an upright to a reclined seat with leg and foot. Premium economy is available on all boeing 777200, 777300 and 7879 long haul services operated by air new zealand. The reclinerstyle seats are covered in leather, and are particularly.
Add that to the extra choices and exclusive privileges, brought together by the awardwinning service you love, all you have left to do is sit back, relax, and smile. Generally speaking, premium economy is 30 per cent more expensive than economy and 70 per cent cheaper than business class. Also book your rental cars, travel insurance and more. A little bit more premium economy at jetabroad united. On air new zealand, premium economy means more than just a bit more legroom. The most significant change is the removal of the premium economy spaceseat and installation of the new zodiac premium economy seat that already exists on the boeing 787 dreamliner and boeing 777200 fleet. Book flights from the us to new zealand, australia, london, cook islands and other destinations with air new zealand us. This is the amount of food elevation you get with the leg rest. Place yourself at the centre of the air new zealand cabin experience and take a 360 tour. The wide leather seats feel more like a us domestic firstclass cabin, with a. Air new zealand provides an endless menu of tv shows, movies, documentaries and music which can be enjoyed gate to gate.
Air new zealands 777300er features a 242 premium economy cabin. We flew on nz91 from auckland to tokyo haneda in september 2017. The chicken pasta bake was, at best, unmemorable and the chance of a decent nights. Premium economy on a nice new boeing 787 there are worse ways to spend a wednesday afternoon. Air new zealand operates boeing 777200er 7879 on service between hong kong and auckland. Jan 27, 2010 for an economy seat, this is pretty slick. Every seat in premium economy is equipped with a touch screen tv featuring on demand entertainment. Air new zealand air points booking class guide air nz international services should be correct as of july 2010 c long term published business d long term published business z short term published business j short term published business i business awardredemption ie ua mileage member into business. Air new zealands boeing 777200 sits on the tarmac at auckland airport.
Cathay pacific your knees are touching the seat in front. Air new zealands world class customer experience has been recognised at tripadvisor travellers choice awards, winning best premium economy class three times in a row. Standard economy seat pitch on air nzs widebody fleet starts from 31 inches, while its premium economy seats have a 41inch pitch. Nov 29, 2019 air new zealands 777300er features a 242 premium economy cabin. Mar 31, 2015 air nz s newly refurbished b777200er is configured for 312 passengers, with 26 fully flat business seats, 40 in premium economy and 264 in economy. Well known as a celebrated wine region, with a reputation for enjoying the most sunshine hours in new zealand, nelson boasts more than 20 wineries and youll also find a burgeoning craftbeer brewing tradition the most craft breweries per capita. On the day of travel youll get premium checkin and priority boarding. Air new zealands new premium economy seat design, the spaceseat. Air new zealand announced an entirely new concept for their premium economy seats. Premium economy is a travel class that falls between economy class and business class and is offered by selected airlines.
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