Pre-Departure

Chauffeur Transfer
Complimentary Limousine Service - Book First and Business Class and travel to the airport in style with a complimentary limousine service to take you to and from London Heathrow Airport (up to a radius of 55 miles).

Check In

International Flights
It is recommended you have completed check-in at least 2 hours before your international flight is due to depart. However, due to increased security requirements on all flights operating to, through and from the USA, it is recommended you allow at least 3 hours to complete your check-in at the following airports: Auckland, Nadi, London, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Apia and Tonga.

First Class
Begin with exclusive priority check-in, then it's off to Air New Zealand's private International Lounge. Priority Boarding puts you ahead of the crowd, at your own pace. A theme of luxury continues as you acquaint yourself with the First Class cabin, complete with aromatherapy kit and your Contour Sleeper Seats.

Business Class
Your Business Class experience begins before you even board your flight - streamlined check in, increased luggage allowance and an invitation to the International Lounge. It all makes for a very relaxed start your journey.

Fast Track through Security
Is available for First and Business Class passengers

Baggage

Carry-on Baggage Policy for flights to, from and through the USA
Due to the current security processing required by the USA Federal Aviation Administration, passengers travelling in all classes are allowed to bring only one piece of carry-on baggage, not to exceed 115cm or weigh in excess of 7kg, plus one personal item such as a purse, lap top or briefcase.

Cabin Baggage
First, Business and Star Alliance Gold customers may take 2 pieces of baggage with a maximum combined dimension (length + width + height) of 115cm each. Maximum weight of 7kgs per piece.

Checked in Baggage
If you are travelling to or from the USA, US Territories and Canada, or between New Zealand and Germany or the United Kingdom via North America, your baggage allowance will be based on size. You are allowed two pieces of baggage per person, neither of which may exceed a total dimension (length + width + height) of 158cm (62in). Within this size allowance, neither piece may exceed 32kg in weight.

On all other international journeys your baggage allowance is 40 kilos. No single piece may exceed 32kg.

Business Class
Business Class passengers are entitled to carry two bags onboard, which when added together do not exceed 115cm, or 7kg in weight.

Lounge

First Class
Begin with exclusive priority check-in, then it's off to Air New Zealand's private International Lounge. Priority Boarding puts you ahead of the crowd, at your own pace. A theme of luxury continues as you acquaint yourself with the First Class cabin, complete with aromatherapy kit and your Contour Sleeper Seats.

Business Class
Your Business Class experience begins before you even board your flight - streamlined check in, increased luggage allowance and an invitation to our International Lounge. It all makes for a very relaxed start your journey.

Cabin Details

First Class
Where the pleasure of flying has been reinvented.

Schooled in the standards of the finest hotels, to deliver unobtrusive service of the highest quality. This means we'll have no problem anticipating your needs while indulging you in comfortable hospitality.

Once airborne, you'll be indulged with the finest wines from New Zealand and Australia, and world-class cuisine prepared by acclaimed chefs from around the world. Top this off with a movie on your individual Panasonic DVD Player, an after-dinner drink, or simply stretch out with one of our lamb's wool blankets. As always, it's your choice

Business Class
Your Business Class experience begins before you even board your flight - streamlined check in, increased luggage allowance and an invitation to our International Lounge. It all makes for a very relaxed start your journey.

Onboard, settle back in one of the most comfortable Business Class seats in the world*. With its plump pillow, soft lambs wool blanket, 60 degree recline and adjustable headrest, footrest and lumbar support, your seat is also equipped with a personal video system offering nine channels of entertainment, as well as a full audio selection. The stylish in-flight amenity kits, including luxurious New Zealand skincare products, are provided to long haul passengers in addition to a range of travel essentials.

The award winning Business Class cuisine is contemporary brasserie-style designed with a touch of New Zealand by an international team of consulting chefs. For those who need time to work, The Cuisine Express is speedy and every bit as delicious. And both options are accompanied by a selection of fine wines featuring the best of New Zealand's wineries.

*Based on an independent study of Business Class seats performed by Open Ergonomics LTD.

First Class Ameneties
Air New Zealand's latest First Class Kit, available on all long haul flights, has been tastefully designed to provide an elegant and sophisticated toiletries bag for you to take on your travels.

Business Class Ameneties
Air New Zealand's latest Business Class Kit, available on all long haul flights, has been designed as a handy toiletries bag to take on your travels.

Your kit contains a range of innovative items that have been carefully selected to enhance your in-flight comfort.

Food

First Class
First Class customers are offered a unique dining experience, which showcases the best of truly New Zealand cuisine.

Prepare yourself for service you will find to be second-to-none.

Business Class
The Business Class menu is a full-service meal. Business Class seating remains the same except on new Airbus A320 aircraft which are progressively being introduced, these have eight seats in Business Class. Showcasing the best of fresh, innovative New Zealand produce, Business Class food and beverage is designed to tempt even the busiest traveller.

Our team of internationally acclaimed chefs and wine experts has created a dining experience to give you a genuine taste of New Zealand.

Entertainment

Onboard you will receive your complimentary copy of The in-flight magazine including information about the film, video and audio entertainment on your flight.

First and Business Class entertainment is outlined in the "Premiere Guide" magazine. Many passengers also like to bring along books, magazines, portable computer games, or walkman-style MP3, CD or cassette players. These are fine so long as they meet safety and size requirements, and do not interfere with the comfort of other passengers.

Seat Details

First Class
Contour Sleeper Seat

  • The new lumbar support adds comfort and support to the lower back
  • In-seat video offers personalised viewing
  • The leg rest is fully adjustable to help relieve pressure on the leg muscles, and there is ample room with 80" between seats
  • Back or side? Sleep either way thanks to the generous 70 degree recline and wide roomy design of The Contour Sleeper Seat

Business Class
On The current aircraft the Business Class personal television sets remain, with The A320 aircraft showcasing a new style of personal inflight entertainment.

Introducing one of the most comfortable Business Class seats in the world*

  • The winged headrest offers vertical adjustment for the comfort and support of taller travellers
  • The lumbar support adds comfort to the lower back
  • The seat reclines to a full 60 degrees
  • The adjustable footrest has a large area for foot support

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