AIR NEW ZEALAND'S fleet of Boeing 747-400 aircraft and eight new Boeing 777-200 aircraft are to be configured in a three cabin layout that eliminates first class. Virgin Atlantic was the first to take this route which is now being copied by a number of airlines. ANZ calls its new passenger configuration Business Premier, Pacific Premium Economy and Pacific Economy and plans to start refitting its Boeing 747s later this year, its still to be introduced 777s ”factory fresh” with the new interiors. Business Premier will offer completely lie-flat sleeping, the 22” wide seat converting into a 6” 7”, probably the longest bed to date. Pacific Premium Economy features generous 39"-40” pitch and all classes will have upgraded menus and video on demand.
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