Elevate your flight experience with Air New Zealand
New Zealand is a land celebrated for its hospitality, rich culture, spectacular landscapes, and opportunity for adventure – and its national airline Air New Zealand brings each of these elements to the sky with its premier onboard experience. Seamless and flexible international connections allow passengers to make the most of long-haul trips, and the in-flight experience is constantly pushing boundaries to elevate the experience across all classes. And, it wouldn’t be Air New Zealand without a healthy dose of Kiwi hospitality.
The routes
Even though there are few routes longer than London to New Zealand, with Air New Zealand it certainly doesn't feel like it. They've transformed long-haul travel into an experience to look forward to. While there are no direct flights between the two countries, Air New Zealand's extensive route map means that travellers flying from London or Manchester can design their own trip – including stopovers in the likes of the USA, Canada, Asia or the Cook Islands – or choose a route with seamless connections to reduce travel time. When you arrive in New Zealand, the country’s national airline is on hand to ensure smooth onward travel to the rest of the country, giving you the freedom to fully explore Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud.
The premium cabins
Travel in a premium cabin extends the holiday feeling, making sure you’re fully relaxed before you even arrive at your destination. Air New Zealand has perfected the art of in-flight luxury with their Premium Economy and Business PremierTM cabins. Economy passengers don’t miss out either, with the introduction of the airline’s Economy SkycouchTM…
Economy SkycouchTM
Imagine being able to spread out, take a nap, and relax on your own private couch in Economy class. This is the concept behind Air New Zealand’s revolutionary Economy SkycouchTM. The Economy class seats feature a special footrest, which can be fully extended to create a large couch space that can be shared by up to three people. It’s perfect for couples, families with small children, or solo passengers who enjoy their own space – and if you book an Economy SkycouchTM, the entire row is reserved for you.
Premium Economy
If you want a bit more space to relax, catch up on work, or enjoy the inflight entertainment, Premium Economy is the way to go. Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy cabins have been designed down to the last detail to make your journey more comfortable. The sumptuous, ink-coloured leather seats feature plenty of legroom, oversized armrests, an extendable foot support, and 50% more recline than in Economy, offering the perfect home base for your trip. Select flights elevate the experience even further with an amenity kit featuring Aotea's therapeutic Harakeke Seed Oil & Mānuka Water Hand & Body Cream, which is made using native New Zealand flora grown sustainably on Great Barrier Island, and inspired by traditional Māori herbal practices. Premium Economy isn’t just about on-board comfort. Passengers also benefit from being able to bring two carry-on bags, check in two bags, free seat selection, and a higher Airpoints Dollars and Status Points earn rate.
Business PremierTM
Air New Zealand’s Business PremierTM seats are the ultimate in on-board comfort, evoking a sense of luxury more often associated with five-star hotels. The journey begins with premium check-in, courtesy lounge access and priority baggage, and the inflight experience is elevated with an unparalleled food and wine offering and Aotea wellness products, including the brand’s coveted Kawakawa Balm, which combines just three ingredients – Mānuka oil, Kawakawa, and Beeswax – to create a luxurious multi-purpose balm.
The soft leather Business PremierTM seat transforms seamlessly into a lie-flat bed with a memory foam mattress, two full-size pillows, and a duvet. Not only is it one of the most comfortable beds in the sky, it’s also one of the longest – the Business PremierTM seat on board Air New Zealand’s 777-300ER planes converts into a two-metre-long bed, so even the tallest of passengers will travel in comfort. And, if you’re travelling with friends or family, there’s an ottoman footrest that doubles as guest seating.
The onboard experience
Flying in Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy or Business PremierTM cabins elevates the travel experience to the next level, with food, wine, and entertainment that will make time fly. With award-winning comfort and service that epitomises Kiwi hospitality, it’s the best way to start, or finish, a trip.
Kiwi hospitality
Stepping on board an Air New Zealand flight, the first thing you’re likely to hear is a friendly “Kia ora” – a traditional Māori greeting that extends a warm welcome. This sets the scene for the friendly hospitality to come throughout your flight, with staff always happy to make time for a chat and going above and beyond to make every journey a great experience. With this approach at the heart of every Air New Zealand interaction, it’s no surprise that the airline has won numerous awards, including wins in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards.
Food and wine
In New Zealand, the Māori tradition of hospitality is known as manaakitanga, and this welcoming approach is behind every meal and drink served on board Air New Zealand flights. In every class, the food is a celebration of the ingredients and culture of Aotearoa, the Māori-language name for the country.
In Premium Economy and Business PremierTM cabins the experience is elevated even further. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted from fresh ingredients and complemented by premium New Zealand wines. The wine list is particularly impressive, selected by dedicated sommeliers and featuring some of the country’s award-winning makers.
In Business PremierTM, passengers have the opportunity to try native New Zealand ingredients, giving them a hint of the culinary delights that await them. Particularly interesting ingredients include Kawakawa, a native plant with heart-shaped leaves used in traditional Māori cuisine that can be brewed into tea or dried for a peppery accent, and Horopito, a plant with red leaves and antiseptic properties used as a natural preservative in food products.
In-flight entertainment
The adventure starts as soon as you step foot on board an Air New Zealand flight, with access to exciting inflight entertainment that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The airline boasts more than 1,700 hours of content, from the latest blockbusters and must-see TV box sets, to video games and a dedicated kids’ section. Live TV also allows you to keep up to date with breaking news on board select international flights. If you want to browse your own content, simply plug into the USB and iPod connections on the personal, widescreen touch screen.
If you’ve ever missed the end of a film as you come into land, you’ll appreciate Air New Zealand’s gate-to-gate entertainment, which means you can start using the entertainment system as soon as you board right up to the moment you touch down.
The future of Air New Zealand's innovative flight experiences
Air New Zealand continues to push the boundaries of possibility for the inflight experience – and revolutionary offerings such as the Economy SkycouchTM are only the beginning. Looking ahead, the airline promises to elevate the long-haul inflight experience even further. In 2024, the Business PremierTM Luxe suites will debut on direct flights to New York and Chicago and the airline will also debut the Economy Class Skynest sleeping bunks. As always, the cabin design celebrates a sense of place, taking inspiration from Aotearoa, its landscape and traditions. The result? A travel experience that begins the moment you step foot on the plane and more choice than ever before, whether you choose to fly Economy or a premium class.
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