AIR NEW ZEALAND was missed out in last week”s scrutiny of ex-UK
scheduled north Atlantic airlines. The airline flies daily
Heathrow ” Los Angeles, with full fifth freedom rights, and on to
Auckland in 26 hours elapsed time. For the winter season it will
introduce a service in the opposite direction, this time via Hong Kong,
and will become the only carrier, currently, to offer true around the
world flights. According to Chartered Institute of Journalist”s
former chairman Ken Brookes ANZ offers an excellent alternative to the
established carriers on the LAX route with 34” pitch in Y class and 8”
video screens including ”on demand”. He is keen on the games
controller too. The style of food and beverage he says is modern and
innovative, with an emphasis on New Zealand flavours. For those with
special dietary needs, a full range of 22 special meal options is also
available, but passengers need to advise a minimum of 24 hours ahead.
There is Premium Pacific Economy too, and Business Premier has the
same very successful pods as Virgin”s Upper Class.
http://www.airnz.co.nz