Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has been recognised for many years as providing the best and most innovative in-flight service of any of the world's airlines. In early 2012 it was awarded the prestigious Air Transport World's "Airline of the Year" - the 3rd time it has won this in 3 years. Air New Zealand operates one stop services to New Zealand, as well as many of the Pacific Islands. With a fleet of 102 modern aircraft is is continueing to evolve and shortly will introduce the B787 Dreamliner into it's route network.
Air New Zealand from London Heathrow
Operating from London Heathrow Terminal 1 all flights to to New Zealand are via Los Angeles (daily) or Hong Kong (five times a week - no flights on Mondays or Thursdays). Exclusive to Air New Zealand is the ability to fly round-the-world on the same airline - fly out via Los Angeles and return via Hong Kong or vice versa. Within New Zealand the airline has the most extensive network serving all the major tourist regions.
Services through Los Angeles utilise B777-300 series aircraft and through Hong Kong on B777-200 series aircraft.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In March 2013 Air New Zealand will cease all services between Hong Kong and London. This will mean that all flights from the UK to New Zealand will be routed through Los Angeles. This website will be updated once further details are known.
Star Alliance
Air New Zealand is a member of the Star Alliance which has 27 member airlines (Including Singapore Airlines, Thai International, South African Airways, Lufthansa, Air Canada and United Airlines). The group operate 21,230 flights daily to 1290 destinations in 189 countries. Round the World airfares are available on Star Alliance carriers with 3 to 15 stopovers available in all classes of travel.
Domestic and TransTasman Network
Air New Zealand operate the most extensive network of domestic flights throughout New Zealand. Boeing 737 aircraft operate main trunk routes connecting the major cities and towns with turbu prop aircraft on the regional routes. All airfares out of London include onward connections to Wellington and Christchurch. Regular flights connect the major cities of New Zealand and Australia and more recently flights between Sydny and Queenstown and Sydney and Rotorua.
Air New Zealand operate Boeing 777 aircraft on their flghts out of London and also Boeing 767, 737 and Airbus 320 on the Pacific and Australia routes. Flights through Los Angeles are on B777-300 aircraft which are fitted with the newer versions of seating in all classes.
The Pacific Islands
Air New Zealand offer the best connecting services to the islands of the South Pacific.
- Fiji - Four services a week from Los Angeles using Air Pacific. Sat, Sun, Tues & Thurs.
- French Polynesia (Tahiti) - Four services a week from Los Angeles using Air Tahiti Nui. Sun, Tues, Wed & Fri.
- Cook Islands (Rarotonga) - weekly (Mondays) service from Los Angeles on Air New Zealand
- Tonga and Vanuatu can be reached via Auckland
B777 Overview
Pacific Economy
Ergonomically designed seats with 34 inch pitch and generous personal space, modern and innovative cuisine with an emphasis on New Zealand flavours, full bar service, personal 8.4 inch screen and extensive on-demand entertainment.
- Friendly and professional crew available throughout
- Generous personal space with footrest
- Selection of complimentary beverages including quality New Zealand and Australian wines and beers.
- On demand entertainment with music, films, TV and games availabe from take off to landing.
Pacific Premium Economy
Enjoy the convenience of premium check-in before you stretch out in your exclusive cabin, enjoying additional recline, legroom and service benefits. The seats are located behind Business Premier.
- Enjoy more legroom than the largest pitch in it's class (38" to 41") and relax with more that 50% more recline than Pacific Economy.
- Leg rest and foot bar
- In seats power for charging lapstops etc (in most seats)
- On demand entertainment with 8.4" hi-resolution screen and noise cancellling headphones.
- A great range of video aand audio on-demand options including blockbuster movies, TV programmes, exclusive audio programmes, and CD collection of the very best music
- Airshow flight path map
- Enjoy a unique New Zealand dining experience with the very best of in-flight dining designed by a team of consultant chefs.
- Premium New Zealand wines and 42 below cocktails
- Crockery and cutlery uniquely designed for Air New Zealand.
- Self-servfice refreshment areas offering drinks and snacks throughout the flight.
Business Premier
This is the most comfortable, fully lie flat bed in its class where you will experience an in-flight environment that leaves you relaxed and refreshed for your journey ahead.
- Luxurious 22" wide leather armchair with separate ottoman footrest that doubles as a visitor's seat.
- The seat converts to a 6'7.5" bed - the most comfortable fully flat bed in its class.
- Large cotton pillow, duvet and sleep sheet ensure a perfect in-flight sleep.
- Generous recline and adjustable lumbar support.
- Unique design that allows take-off and landing in a reclined seat position.
- Direct aisle access for everyone.
- A large ajustable table that lets you work or dine.
- In seat power in every seat.
- Multiple stowage options, including a large literature pocket and stowage wells underneath the ottoman and within the armrests.
- Three individual reading lights - discreet light when you need it.
- A retractable cocktail tray and convenient water bottle holder
- Amenity kit comprising socks, eyeshades, earplugs, toothbrush kit, lip balm, luggage sachel and pen.
- Pacifica Skincare products are available in all Air New Zealand premium bathrooms
- On demand entertainment with an individual 10.4" high resolution screen.
- A great range of video aand audio on-demand options including blockbuster movies, TV programmes, exclusive audio programmes, and CD collection of the very best music
- Airshow flight path map
- Enjoy a unique New Zealand dining experience with the very best of in-flight dining designed by a team of consultant chefs.
- Premium New Zealand wines and 42 below cocktails
- Crockery and cutlery uniquely designed for Air New Zealand.
- Self-servfice refreshment areas offering drinks and snacks throughout the flight.