Air new zealands economy or premium economy, worth it. But air new zealand also hawks its multipurpose value as seating. Air new zealand has had premium economy on their 777200s, but this product is very different. Use air new zealand seat selection and booking classes guide to pick your class and preferred seat in advance and enjoy your travel. Each seat is upholstered in dark leather and provides a comfortable 41inch pitch, with 19. Dubbed the economy skynest, the new cabin section is the culmination of input from hundreds. 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. The first air new zealand boeing 777300 to undergo a full internal refit zkokm msn 38405 has returned to service after spending six weeks in singapore. Air new zealand dreamliner premium economy y premium. Premium economy on air new zealand boeing 777200 youtube. Air nz has also used the introduction of the dreamliner as an opportunity to revamp its economy and premium economy seating. Hope that helps, always difficult to give a value judgment unless you can see the fare difference. The air new zealand premium economy 787 cabin is lovely, as are all air nz s cabins. Air new zealand premium economy from lax to lhr provides a.
Air new zealand to discontinue premium economy spaceseat. Air new zealand can definitely improve the product, though. Not bad, but the new premium economy is in a whole other league. The seat i end up in premium economy seat 24g, an inside aisle seat, after discovering the video screen on my. On international flights and select north american flights, meal offerings can include the choice between two delicious hot meals served in a china casserole with glassware and cutlery, accompanied by a refreshing salad, warm bread and dessert, or a hot breakfast served with fresh. It has chosen to stick with the same fullyflat business seats it. The service at perth was very welcoming with a hi and welcome to air new zealand when you arrive at the check in desk. Aug 02, 2019 air new zealands premium economy is the most luxurious coach ticket on earth. Select your seat in advance, get more space or a better location on air new zealand operated flights. Premium economy seats also offer footrests and seat recline of about 20cm, giving a slightly flatter liedown than the best economy. There is plenty of space between yourself and the seat in front. Air new zealand s world class customer experience has been recognised at the skytrax world airline awards, winning best premium economy class and best premium economy seat. This version of the a320 features one class of service and enhanced seats which include personal inflight entertainment.
Air new zealand premium economy air travel forum tripadvisor. Passengers will be flying on economy class, but seated on a more comfortable premium economy seat. Prices quoted above are from prices only in usd and are based on a per flight sector basis. On the 200, it is your standard economy seat, in a 333 layout with some extra recline and seatpitch. The amenity kit was stocked with the basics, but yeesh, everything was crammed into a very small pouch. The air nz premium economy cabin is configured in a 232 arrangement.
The number of premium economy seats on the 777300 will be increased from 44 to 54, and the change is expected to occur starting in february 2017. This travel class is positioned as a middleground between standard economy class and business class in terms of price, comfort, and amenities. We have customised a beautifully comfortable ink coloured luxury leather seat with generous armrests, a leg rest and foot support. The food was good served on china plates with metal cutlery. What to expect from air new zealand s luxurious offering. Jan, 2019 air new zealand amenity kit in premium economy. On selected flights tofrom jakarta, premium economy standard seat selection is also available at a fee, for passengers booked on economy class fare. Youll also enjoy a luxury leather seat with more personal space and delicious modern cuisine from our premiumeconomy menu. Air new zealand seat select international flight tripadvisor. The product will be going from a 222 configuration to a 242 configuration on the 777. Air nz s premium economy seats are also finished in leather rather than cloth and have an integrated legrest fitted to every seat, not just those in the front row as is the case in cathay pacifics premium economy cabin.
Dec 07, 2015 ive flown air new zealand a few times in their premium economy spaceseat on the 777300er, and i really liked it one of the few times id prefer to fly premium economy over business class im not hugely in love with nz s business seat, finding it a bit squishy. This aircraft can be found on international flights, including those to australia and the pacific. If youre lucky and theres no one else in your row, the arm. Air nz will now sell 15 of the 27 premium economy seats formerly allocated to elites as bassinet or preferred seating. It was regular economy seats with a tray in the middle seat. A better way to fly premium economy on air new zealand. Feb 25, 2020 air new zealand has unveiled innovative new designs for lieflat bunks in coach. Seat 2 d is a standard economy class seat that air new zealand designates as a. Sandwiched between the 777300ers business premier lieflat beds and economy and economy skycouch seats are 44 of air new zealand s unique spaceseat premium economy seats, in a 222 configuration. Daves treating himself to air new zealands premium economy more seat, more leg room, more comforts and all topped off with awardwinning kiwi hospitality. I wasnt a fan of receiving a crumpled up eye mask and pair of socks. Premium economy qantas a380 or air new zealand 777300. Follow sharon on twitter email sharon at email protected sharon flew as a guest of air new zealand. First refitted air new zealand boeing 777300er returns to.
Air new zealand has 14 airbus 320s in its fleet, with 12 on order. Singapore airlines premium economy cabin is one of four seating options on its a380. I wouldnt pay three times economy to go premium economy, but would happily pay 25% more. Dec 07, 2015 its really tough, and maybe not possible someone let me know if it is.
Air new zealand announced an entirely new concept for their premium economy seats. If youre interested in flying with air new zealand, i can advise you on the best aircraft, routes, and seats, as well as your stopover options. Is it worth paying extra for premium economy when flying. Heres their briefing at a press event this week in auckland, new. Booking skycouch wasnt straightforward, even with my fairly flexible travel dates. When you travel in premium economy, youll enjoy a welcome beverage as you settle into your seat. Air new zealand drops their innovative premium economy. Businessclass tickets definitely werent in our budget, and even premium economy seats turned out to be too much of a stretch as they can cost. Air nz premium economy on this route has about a 42 seat pitch, but the seats in front dont recline into your space.
I want to book an economy flight from san francisco to auckland and then back. Air new zealands new standardized premium economy product. Air new zealand s 777300er features a 242 premium economy cabin. Air new zealand was voted best airline for premium economy in the 2015 skytrax world airline awards. This 777300 series plane features air new zealands revolutionary new skycouch. We travelled to auckland in premium economy onboard air new zealands state of the art dreamliner. Premium economy is found mostly on international flights and, compared to standard economy, offers about 57 inches of extra legroom as well as additional amenities, which can include. The seats were the same as any economy seat and priority boarding was never mentioned on either flight.
Air new zealand s premium economy seat on a boeing 777. With larger seats, express checkin and various other benefits depending on the airline. Air nz have one of the best premium economy products in the skies and they were one of the first airlines to offer the service. Whats it like to fly air new zealand premium economy. Theres a quieter, more relaxed side to this little city too, with a heavily lauded wine region right on its doorstep, and the neighbouring arrowtown village making for a delightful day out. Furthermore, air new zealands newly delivered 7879 aircraft will have a bigger premium footprint, including 27 business class seats rather than 18, and 33 premium economy seats rather than 21. Air new zealand preferred seating new zealand forum. Upgrading to air new zealand premium economy via oneup. To get to my seat, i had to pass through a minicabin of business class.
The friendly service is the most memorable part of this flight for me, but the excellent food, comfortable seats and generous pitch are certainly reasons id want to fly air new zealands premium economy product again. However, these were replaced in 2017 with a more conventional premium economy seat in a 242 layout. If youre travelling with air new zealand, premium economy is basically business class without the bed and absolutely worth it. Air new zealand 777200er premium economy, sydney to auckland. Each seat has an extendable foot rest with full leg support and a decent recline. In contrast to my husbands underwhelming experience in business premier, our air new zealand premium economy experience is the best premium economy. The extensive wine list features some of new zealands most awarded winemakers and the countrys bestloved wine varietals, selected by top wine consultants. Nov 29, 2019 but, overall, air new zealand provides a competitive premium economy product. Take advantage of our premium service and knowledge, and have your consultant also book your luxury. If you want all the benefits of premium travel at a great price, choose premiumeconomy. A little overwhelmed, i quickly stored my bags away before throwing myself into the blue leather. Seat select is only available on air new zealand operated flights and all seat select types are subject to availability.
This lets you book three adjacent economy seats which feature an additional cushion that can be folded up to create a comfortable flat surface. What to expect from air new zealands premium economy. Air new zealand provides excellent links if you wish to connect to other destinations in new zealand and australia and stops in the south pacific, including the cook islands. Is air new zealand premium economy worth the extra. In the case of air new zealands 777300er, the premium economy seats are 20.
The extensive wine list features some of new zealand s most awarded winemakers and the countrys best loved wine varietals, selected by top wine consultants. Jan 16, 2018 l thought l would try premium economy coming back to new zealand and was l glad l did, the welcome on and then the seats and they were so comfortable. Seat select travel extras book air new zealand europe. Your allinclusive guide to air new zealand providing the most comprehensive resource. Jul 10, 2014 air nz has also used the introduction of the dreamliner as an opportunity to revamp its economy and premium economy seating. Premium economy is 232 across, so if you book the seat by the window, youll only have one seat partner. Dramatically reclining my seat, i immediately elevated the leg rest and extended the foot support. We were looked after from the moment we sat down, bottle of water waiting and were given a nice hot flannel just to freshen up and what a great idea i thought. The extensive wine list features some of new zealands most awarded winemakers and the countrys best loved wine varietals, selected by top wine consultants. Aug 22, 2016 the problem was that when they originally introduced their new premium economy seat, people found the seats to be highly restrictive due to the lack of legroom. Air new zealand unveils innovative lieflat economy skynest. For all our posts on new zealand luxury lodges and dining, please see our posts tagged new zealand. They show all these fancy seats on the internet but what we were on was an old boeing 737 700 or 800 not sure.
So i booked a ticket on one of the carriers 7879s from auckland to houston. I did appreciate the lip balm as the long flight can dry out lips easily. Air new zealand received this top honour in s airline excellence awards for the sixth time and best premium economy for the sixth time in a row. Air new zealand consistently wins global awards for best premium economy seat and service, and my experience bears that out. When i moved to silver on airpoints, i was given a recognition upgrade, that allows a one flight upgrade to the next service level, so economy to premium economy. Experience our award winning premium economy cabin all the way to new zealand and discover a better way to fly. Air new zealand flies to auckland numerous times daily from all capital cities. Air nzs new seat select extralegroom system explained. In an exclusive, spacious, 242 cabin, our premium economy class seats are designed with greater width of up to 19. Flew to nz on nz air, premium economy and it was like first class. Nov 27, 2017 air new zealand dreamliner premium economy 27 nov 2017. I highly recommend it if youre already a fan of the books. There are 21 premium economy seats in air new zealands boeing 7879, arranged in three rows over a 232 configuration.
Youll find frequent flyer premium seating towards the front of our cabins on most air new zealand flights. The cabin is arrange 232 across three rows, so 21 seats. Premium economy class, also known as elite economy class or economy plus class, is a travel class offered on some airlines. That route is blocked out at a whopping 17 hours, 40 minutes, and is one of the reasons air new zealand began investigating lieflat seating options in economy in the first place. Premium economy on a nice new boeing 787 there are worse ways to spend a wednesday afternoon. What to expect when you book premium economy with air new zealand. Onboard the cabin crew were efficient and friendly. We are trying to figure out which would be the best prem economy air new zealand 777300 space seat since they took out the one row or qantas prem economy. See a sample premium economy menu or learn more about our cuisine and wine. Flying premium economy is a great way to upgrade your included benefits without the price tag of a business class fare. Business premier 26 economy 246 premium economy 40. The cabin crew were extremely friendly and efficient.
Often touted as the adventure capital of new zealand, queenstown is packed with exciting adventures to be had. In 1991, eva air was the first to introduce evergreen class later renamed to elite class, and later renamed to premium economy. The premium economy seats are made of black leather and are extremely comfortable. Do note that premium economy services will not be available to you.
Air new zealand announced in 2016 that their fleet of 7 x 777300 aircraft would undergo a full internal refit during 2017 to align the hard product with that already present on their boeing 777200 and boeing 7879 dreamliner aircraft. Compared to its peers, this air new zealand premium economy seat was surely the heavyweight champion. Jan 27, 2010 for an economy seat, this is pretty slick. When these aircraft were first introduced, air new zealand attempted a business lite style seat in premium economy that looked more like what you would see in business class, except without the lieflat factor. The premiumeconomy cabin featured 33 recliner seats in a 232. Seat select booking options book air new zealand uk. Air new zealand offers everything you could want in a premium economy cabin, but choose your row carefully. Air new zealand has confirmed it is to scrap its premium economy spaceseat which currently features on seven of the carriers b777300 aircraft. Business class, with lieflat seats arranged in a herringbone pattern for maximum privacy, premium economy arranged in a 232 or 242 row, and economy arranged in a 333 or 343 row. Air new zealands innovative premium economy seating.
Air new zealands premium economy is the most luxurious coach ticket on earth. The premium economy cabin on this plane is quite small with just 21 seats, arranged in 3 rows in a 232 configuration. We could use the toilets at the back of the business premier cabin, instead of having to go back through economy. You dont get that famous personalised air new zealand hospitality that you get in business and premium economy because you simply cant. Experience air nz new long haul premium economy cabin class flying to north and south america. At flight centre, our travel experts can book your airfares at the best available price. Youll get two priority checked bags up to 23kg each and two carryon bags up to 7kg each. As a result, in 2011 air new zealand took out a row of premium economy seats on their 777s, adding up to six inches of legroom to each seat. Select your seat in advance, get more space or a better location on air new zealand.
Review of air new zealands premium economy without going. However, in addition to business, premium economy and economy, it also offers a skycouch. With mood lighting lots of overhead space and smart decor. There are three separate cabins on all air new zealand flights. 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. Review of air new zealands skycouch the points guy. Top 5 premium economy classes that are worth paying for.
Drag to explore our boeing 7879 dreamliner premium economy. The extensive wine list features some of new zealand s most awarded winemakers and the countrys bestloved wine varietals, selected by top wine consultants. Air new zealand dreamliner premium economy roundabout travel. This huge space upgrade, along with the great inflight entertainment and other benefits of air new zealand make their premium economy product one of the best in the world.
Some airline carriers offer premium economy, a separate class of seating and service, that differs from standard economy. Air new zealand unveils innovative lieflat economy. Premium economy to new zealand air new zealand hong kong. 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. Air new zealand boeing 7879 premium economy seats inflight entertainment.
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