Review: AIR NEW ZEALAND 777 - THE BEST PREMIUM ECONOMY?
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This is a comprehensive Flight Review of Air New Zealand.
Class: Premium Economy
Route: Nadi (NAN) to Auckland (AKL)
Plane: Boeing 777-300
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Noo.....this is the regular premium seats, not the Shellseats which dubbed as the world's best premium economy seats.
I'm so glad you reviewed Air New Zealand. Proud New Zealander watching this loved it
You really are everywhere
Yep , we have given up on their business class ,smelling other peoples stinky feet got to us over many trips so premium economy is great .😊
Who else is from nz but still watching this😂🇳🇿
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Yup, hello
Being a New Zealander myself it's always great to hear good comments about our airline. I hope you enjoyed your stay in our lovely country :)
Living in Australia, my favourite way to get to the US is with Air NZ because Auckland Airport is wonderful, the airline is wonderful even in economy!
"Having a poo here is probably quite a comfortable experience..." :)
I thought I heard it wrong.. LMAO
I had to rewind and make sure.
haha
as far as reviews go its pretty to the point :P
Thanks !
Love this product flew from Adelaide-Auckland-Vancouver and return. The crew were as attentive even when PE was full. The food was awesome.
Hey Josh as a Filipino living in New Zealand I am happy to see that you enjoyed your Premium Economy Experience with Air New Zealand!
The thing that differentiates Singapore is the “ Book the cook “ feature which allows you to choose from a selection of meals prior to boarding. I’ve personally haven’t flown PE on Singapore Air , but I’ve known someone who has & they had no complaints.
Try the long haul flight, the movie options are a lot and they even provide quite up to date movies...did you notice the seat chat and order snacks feature? That's just another level of Air New Zealand...💕 #airnz
Here’s why I want to fly with air New Zealand, consistently awesome.
So proud of my airline.. And I’m glad you enjoyed every second.. Proud Air New Zealander here
I commute between NZ and the UK every 6 months for work and have found the air NZ premium economy to be amazing, I always manage a good nights sleep in the seats. Their business class still has a long way to go compared to Singapore Airlines though mainly because of the seat layout
'Yes'our coutries national carrier has done us proud.
So glad you enjoyed your introduction into Kiwi hospitality.
I sincerely hope you enjoy your stay in New Zealand and I hope you get to visit Rotorua the centre of Maori culture and beyond.
Kia kaha which means in maori "stay safe"
Fantastic review Josh.
Note:this is a review on Air New Zealand not Indian airlines so lay off on other airlines its not warrented.
Kia kaha, Be strong.
Kia haumaru, Stay safe.
9:57 nice capture of the vapour flowing over the wings 😊
Yay been waiting this for a long time! Flew their PE Auckland to Hong Kong and it was incredible, really exceeded my expectations. For daytime flights I wouldn't bother with business when there's a premium economy this good.
I flew Air New Zealand back in 2019 (HOU-AKL-DUD) and was able to fly the return leg (AKL-HOU) in Premium Economy. I had bid for an upgrade as well. I didn't get it outbound, but I luckily got it on the return flight. I was happy with their Premium Economy product. I had no complaints.
Thank you for the review! I absolutely swear by their premium economy and in my opinion, definitely better than SQ's. Flew on their 787-9 several times from SIN-AKL-SIN. Love their food and service always! Safe travels!
Hey Josh, Thanks for sharing your experience with Air Nz. I am glad to hear that you like the services. I live in NZ and welcome to NZ i hope you got a chance to explore wonderful mesmerising attractions of Aotearoa...🙂
Hey Josh, another great review! I recently flew Air New Zealand in premium economy class one way and was upgraded on the return flight by bidding on the ANZ website. We upgraded to business class for less than $300 USD. Business class on ANZ is amazing so you should definitely give it a try if possible. Keep up the good work!
We flew premium economy London to Los Angeles. Absolutely brilliant... paid a bit more for extra legroom, well worth it. Impressive service from the crew, excellent cuisine & comfort.... definitely my first choice when flying long haul trips!
Josh, I think ANZ and Qantas have the best PE cabins and service overall. I've flown on both: LAX and AKL, roundtrip, and LAX and MEL, roundtrip. However, I will give a slight edge to Qantas as they have a better seat, in my opinion, but their meal/beverage service is on par with each other. Finally, I think ANZ cabin staff are slightly a cut above Qantas' which makes the difference when deciding the better product.
I can see your enjoyment from your big smile😁 I love Air NZ, the best crew ever!❤
I’ve flown 3 long haul premium economy flights this year, Air New Zealand, EVA Airlines and WestJet. They were all excellent. Strangely, my favorite was WestJet on an old 767. The service and food were amazing and the seat recline was the most generous. I believe they’re phasing our the 767s so I’ll have to try the 787 version. Air New Zealand’s WiFi really stood out.
6:28, ScamTrax yes!
6:31 I believe that SQ does not have dedicated toilets for PE, whereas Air NZ does (or shared with J class). That's one of the reasons I prefer Air NZ's product. All my experiences of Air NZ's PE have been more that good. On one flight, all passengers were addressed by name throughout the flight (between Australia and NZ) . 12:01 I always understood that it's the same food as served in J, but with a reduced choice of dishes and everything is served together on the tray, rather than course by course. .
Glad you liked the National Airline, Josh. A320s decked out in black upholstery, 162 seats international, 168 seats domestic. Try finding nicer A320 types than these! Cathay Pacific are the only airline I've flown that is as good.
Josh : What is your favourite premium economy class.
Me : T_T I travel only economy coz I poor. :p
Because you are normal poor don't travel rich fly First Buiss and Premium
I'm 41. Rarely strayed from USA. I guess I went to Mexico as a toddler. Been to Canada for a day 20 years ago.
Granted I've traveled US extensively camping and fishing. But watching these videos makes me yearn for more. I wish I wasn't so scared.
Having flown all over Europe and Asia, Air NZ is my favourite airline. They have a great product, and the crew are awesome. I like that NZ has an attitude of friendly respect without being sterile. Other carriers may offer a better product but their crew tend to either be too careless or too cold.
I was booked on a sale fare for Scoot booked around 4 months in advance between Perth and Manila. Got sent an email for bid to upgrade. Did the same thing, selected the absolute minimum at $175, the upgrade was really only for the Per to Sin portion as the aircraft was the 787. My minimum bid was accepted and the cabin 8/21. Flight was partial red eye so got a good rest, meal and wifi included. Checked the full fare prior to departure online and the airline wanted $950.
Would love to come to NZ one day! Amazing place
Looked amazing!! How did you get your access to take all these flights, and be able to review them? You have to be my favorite Airline vlogger! That accent and eyes don’t hurt!!
Thank you, Josh, for an amazing Review honest informative and fun, Love Air NZ Wonderful airline and staff 😊🙏
Economy on air New Zealand, on a 747-400 in 1995, from Los Angeles to Auckland, still the best and longest flight I've ever taken.
I'm not surprised re Air New Zealand, it's been my favourite for a long time. I would agree with those who say their Premium Economy, the food, yes! Air New Zealand has some very interesting new services coming up in 2024. You'll be able to buy a four-hour slot in a sleep pod, in, get this, economy class. New, slimmer, ergonomic seats coming as well, which will in turn allow for larger entertainment screens in the back of all the seats. More legroom, it's really impressive engineering. They've listened to customers, and have taken on-board various recommendations they have made. In my view, innovation, and a continual striving for excellence has always been a hallmark of the Air New Zealand experience. They've always had good, friendly, service orientated cabin crew. And the food, it's one of the top reasons I've chosen the Airline for my travels, you were right Josh, they don't skimp on quality to save a buck! I haven't experienced the Fiji trip with them yet, thanks to your VLOG, and opinion, I might just have to give it a go!
SCAMTRAXX lolol I love it.
Air NZ and Qantas are recognised by most as having the best PE offering in the world.
Can agree Flown AirNZ many times in Premium much better than economy
I find all of air nz products to be pretty good especially their premium economy product especially on long haul sectors
I flew Air New Zealand Premium Economy from AKL-LAX-LHR route about five years ago, it's the best Premium Economy that I've flown on. The flight from AKL - LAX was with a NZ Crew and the flight from LAX - LHR was a British Crew, both sets of crews were amazing. The only let down of this flight is that you have to disembark at LAX and go around the system and clear U.S immigration and then get back on the flight, this was a real pain.
I am not surprised Air New Zealand is so good. They have been consistently good for a very long time, and now in 2022, I believe they would be as good or even better as a few years ago. I flew them in regular economy from Auckland to Vancouver many years ago, and even then their service was excellent.
Hi Josh! Premium Economy on Air NZ is the best! Service and crew experience also the best and I have flown many airlines. Definitely better than Singapore Airlines. Great coverage! Well done!!
I am watching from Auckland, New Zealand LOL
The premium economy looks great but I wouldn’t fly them in business class.
Nice vid 👍🏻
Of course you would fly them in business class. Don't make such a silly statement.
Nicholas Mackenzie-Rowe their business class is garbage what justifies paying $2000-4000 extra?
Nicholas Mackenzie-Rowe I agree and I'm sure their business class is lovely.
However the regular herringbone configuration seems very awkward to me. Facing in towards the person across and unable to look out the window? If I'm going to shell out big bucks for business class that could be a potential deal breaker, if there was a comparable airline on the same route,
Personal preference. Sure the seat design has been eclipsed but it is still very comfortable, I think. The soft product is where they really shine - crew, service and food/bev. Other airlines may have more 'bling'...gold taps in bathroom, sepia toned imagery etc. Keep yr eyes open for their relaunched J product. Under developnent and not far away from the grand reveal.
alan m I’m from NZ and I agree. Air NZ business class SEATS are rubbish compared to other airline products. But with that said, the service and food is absolutely quality.
Please do a review of Philippine Airlines' Manila-Auckland/Auckland-Manila Economy class! Its the next flight I'm planning on taking and that would be very helpful.
Josh how was the recline on your seat compared to other seats on that plane? Have read its not as good in the rear seat
You should come to Christchurch (It is in NZ)
Have used Air NZ for LHR to AKL via LAX on at least 10 trips to NZ, last time in 2019. Only ever travelled economy before, sadly now that we can afford Premium Economy Air NZ no longer operate into LHR so we'd have to use one of their code shares via LAX or SFO, United or Virgin, would prefer Virgin. LAX can be a bit of a nightmare with only about 2.5 to 3 hours connection and if changing airlines you have to go landside and then check in an clear security making it a bit of a rush. SFO is a more relaxed airport and the connection with Air NZ is about 5 hours so not so rushed. As we couldn't get the preferred seat assignments on Virgin or United for our next trip we've booked Premium Economy with Singapore AL.
Welcome to my home Josh. Glad you enjoyed PE. Surprised itvwas yr first trip to NZ.Come back and roadtest the new NZ J class which is being developed in their Hangar 22 facility (where they developed the Skynest bunk bed in econimy concept). Can't wait to see what they unveil. Its a shame they hung on too long to the now outdated Virgin Atlantic herringbone design. Think they had some sort of licencing agt with Virgin tying them. Did you enjoy our summer weather? Zero rain for almost two months.
This looked very close to the business class offering of some airlines. The only thing it lacked was being able to recline the seat into a bed, and for a 3-hour flight that would be unnecessary. I'd say it was a great deal!
Definitely will try Premium Economy on Air New Zealand!
This has confirmed me to travel air New Zealand premium economy in June from Sydney instead of Qantas
Ive never clicked so fast on this anticipated review after seeing you post a pic of the loo on Instagram!! Stunning absolutely from the warm welcome you recieved on boarding right through to the meal service and beyond. The seat intro vid is a fantastic initiative. Its the little touches that make it over all a special experience and for the price. Congratulations Air New Zealand, other carriers can learn alot from you guys. Thanks for the heads up on Cheesecake in Fiji👍.
Dear Josh, I would like to tell you one suggestion for you. your describe in every class in the flight is perfect. Also, show us all the category of class seats too. It will be great for all who watched these videos. All the best, stay safe in Bali.
Nice video
It's funny that you keep holding the mic haha
Welcome to NZ Josh.Hope you enjoy it.Thanks for the great review.🙂
I knew they code shared with Virgin, but those seat offerings are almost identical too … premium and business (or Upper as Virgin call it)
LOL ScamTrax - you're not wrong!
I wonder why the cancelled that old super futuristic looking premium economy, coolest seat design I’ve ever seen
I think it wasn't an efficient use of space in the cabin, compared to the current product. When launched in 2011, passengers found the legroom insufficient and Air NZ had to remove a row of seats in increase the pitch.
Have flow with ANZ to Lax,SFO,Figi ,Akl and Lhr on Premium Economy fantastic, but unfortunately are stopping flying from UK in October 2020 a real shame.
Josh I love your video's but a word of advice. You need to devote MORE time to the food ! This is what most people want to see. The pioneer of this type of TH-cam channel was another German named "Homer" (anyone know what happened to Homer?) Homer was probably the originator of this type of content and he always focused on the food and drink offerings and was famous for his "trademarked" turning of the dinner plate so the viewer could get a good look at the food. Again does anyone know what happened to Homer? I really enjoyed his videos.
Wow, Air NZ uniforms have changed a lot!
that was some good legroom and a nice screen
How long are you in NZ for?
Given how high the taxes are ex Fiji I think that’s an awesome deal! Pleased you enjoyed Air NZ Josh
I absolutely love Air New Zealand great airline and very friendly cabin crew
I travel a lot in economy premium on air canada ( Montreal - Paris ) and it look similaire experience. with air canada you pay 30$ ( can ) and have full access to there lounge.
Hey Josh! I love your videos! Next time you're in Canada or North America, could you do a review of Westjet?
Flair,the Budget airline,is awesome!!!! i flew with them a few times across canada,and they really looked after the passengers every time.
What were you seat numbers Josh?
Hi Josh! How did you rate your seat in relation to the closeness of the bathroom? Noisy? Much foot traffic? :)
Joch, EVA AIR premium, is my preference.
I went with my Pa Care to USA and disability was great
I prefer the air nz shell premium economy seats that were excellent. I can’t believe they got rid of them.
Everytime turbulence is hitting when you are going to eat.. How ho how!😅😅
I was just about to cringe at the thought of you putting the hot towel on your face! Hehe!
The Norwegian Premium Economy looks roomier. I like it a lot, but that toilet! Ok, maybe a bit bigger food portion. Ok, nice! If I ever go to NZ, I’ll do that.
Hi Josh,
From your expressions and smiley face, I knew this flight are really good if not better. The PE seat already beat out Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas.
Oh,. Thank you for mention SCAMTRAX 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
Great review! Thank you for sharing this with us! All the best from the west coast of Florida USA!!!
You mentioned you got an email asking you to bid on an upgrade if you wanted it (congrats on winning) - Was just wondering where you booked your flights, if you don't mind sharing? Was it direct through the Air NZ website, or via another service please?
Thanks so much for sharing your prices/experience etc :-) Hope you ended up somewhere you were happy to settle for a bit over covid (sorry if it stuffed your plans) - Cheers again 😊🌹🌈🔆
The best Premium Economy was ANZ with the spaceseat. It was a much better product that the current seat. It was a quasi-private pod that was better than the average early-2000s J. It was not a lie flat, but almost an angle flat. You could sleep in it, no issues.
They killed them because the seat was far heavier than the current PE product.
ANA gives you lounge access in PE, FWIW.
I love Fiji too. And air nz. Glad you enjoyed our national airline 🥰🥰🥰😎. Hope you enjoy akl mah home town. Com to brisbane some time!
Thanks !
I'm not a kiwi. If flying from Sydney to LAX I'll choose air NZ via Auckland and extra stop but a great airline. The crews are friendly good sense of humour and the planes are clean. The extra leg from Sydney gets you in to LAX mid morning not that dreaded 6:30 AM crush where you wait for the customs immigration shift in LA to start. Better crews than Qantas and way way better than the US airlines.
The customary turbulence didn't come though while you were eating josh😂😂😂
I only know EVA air Premium .. the seats probably aren’t as comfy as Air NZ , but otherwise a great way to double the number of flights between LHR and BKK , compared with bidness class..if you get a hot towel , why not wipe your face first for freshness? , followed by your fingers and thumbs.. .. simple and effective..
I was very interested in your bathroom experience. Glad you enjoyed my home country's airline.
Four hour flight from Vancouver to Toronto precovid is a four hours flight and double the price for economy - bare bones and have to pay for meals. What a deal.
Thank you for visiting Fiji and yes the famous cheese place..Anas cafe....Hope you visit us again in Fiji..great vids and yes the best premium economy ever..flew premium in december last year from Auckland to nadi and i had a great time with fantastic service from air nz premium
Yea nothing beats an Air NZ loo. They have the ' books ' in their 787 ones also.
Can anybody tell me the name of the backgroung music in the video, please?
Its great cheesecake, I loved the Fiji Islands and the people, did you fly Fiji Airways ?
8 across is standard for PE
Kiwis are fwits so why would you want to fly Silver Fern Fwit Airlines?
Used to be much better.
New seats are terrible compared to the old ones.
Air New Zealand got greedy to fit more seats in the premium economy section.
Better options out there now sadly as we used to enjoy travelling with them.
I kinda miss their space seat it used to be the world's best premium economy on an airline
This looks like one of the best looking loo so far 😃
I realized, Iberia’s Premium Economy is very similar. I love IB so much
I flew Iberia last year,wasn't really impressed,average i thought.
The current naming scheme and class system seems rather absurd to me. It would seem that the most reasonable is to have a "general" ticket and a "premium" ticket, that's it. Have a premium seat take up the space of 2 general seats, which should still have enough legroom for a 1.9m tall person and lateral head support for long flights.
If the base seat has a reasonable degree of dignity, the premium seat should have plenty of room with 2X as much. That way you get more people onto "high quality" air travel, instead of relying on first class, which always ends up empty.
Hey Josh awesome video can we see you flying the Pacific Island airlines eg Samoa Airways, Tahiti Nui, etc etc 👍🏾
Every day a Josh Cahill video, and it will be a good day. ❤✈🙋🏻♂️
YESSS so good to see my national airline in a video for once
Be proud of Air NZ its absolutely beautiful!!
Have flown in it and yes it is the BEST