Ultra Long Haul - Air New Zealand B787 New York to Auckland Flight

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Air New Zealand has just launched non-stop flights between New York and Auckland, New Zealand. I was invited to fly on the inaugural flight which is currently the fourth longest flight in the world. The flight time was 16 hours 35 minutes. The video documents the whole flight experience from takeoff to landing.
However, the inaugural did suffer a setback with a storm enroute which required additional fuel for safety so some bags were left behind. The current inward-facing Business Class seat on Air New Zealand will be replaced by a new product in 2024. I visited the new Skynest mock-up in Auckland. For the first time ever, economy class passengers are going to have the option of stretching out for some sleep on actual beds during their flight.
There are also some great views of JFK Airport and New York City from the helicopter by ZIP Aviation in this video. zipaviation.com/

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@zoefoster6750 Жыл бұрын

My dad is the first officer in this video. He’s so awkward, but it was adorable how excited he was when he got home and told us he was in a video 😂

@JeremiahisthebestTHEreal10_rx Жыл бұрын

Oh wow...

@visualbree Жыл бұрын

Great dude🔥

@FreeMusicSpecialist Жыл бұрын

I can confirm that is not the case, as I am the dad and I was very calm. My child is lying!

@zoefoster6750 Жыл бұрын

@@FreeMusicSpecialist nah you’re not my dad

@muhsinsalih4949 Жыл бұрын

Im the dad my son is lying

@VladimirTrujilloOG Жыл бұрын

14:44 When you hear "50, 40, 30, 20, 10", and especially "5", you know is a really, really smooth landing.

@andreitalpa5676 Жыл бұрын

On Ryanair you hear “50, 10”

@soap.3971 Жыл бұрын

@@andreitalpa5676 300, we have landed

@eeelgaaatttoooo Жыл бұрын

Aka butter

@eeelgaaatttoooo Жыл бұрын

In the butter song they should do 5 after 10 so it is like, 100, 50, 40, 30 , 20 , 10, 5 butter

@ajthmmht Жыл бұрын

Bottah 🤤

@Jan-iu5hc 9 ай бұрын

People who work on flights are so hard working. To keep every person in a great mood for the whole flight you have to love your job. Thank you for posting

@michellewall6748 24 күн бұрын

Yes…. It’s an exhausting job… plus dealing with jet lag is horrendous….plus dealing with unreasonable entitled passengers.

@user-ef5id9km3p Жыл бұрын

I'm a kiwi and I'm embarrassed by our business class seats. The worst in the world imo. Why they would design them to face away from the windows and facing other passengers and with your feet sticking out into the isle for everyone to see, is beyond me. Worst design ever.

@TheGecko213 Жыл бұрын

Maori tradition 😂

@johnpettimore5806 10 ай бұрын

I flew on a Cathay Pacific flight about 10 years ago that had that configuration and hated it. Why make passengers have to stare at each other for 16 hours. Who wants to watch someone drooling in their sleep? I wonder if the herringbone layout is copywrited.

@dalong0 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree mate!…terrible idea😂Business product, (Q-Suite) Qatar, ANA, Singapore, Emirates all blow Kiwi Air away!!…otherwise a decent airline, especially when comparing to the Gringos😂

@awapuhi9 9 ай бұрын

Planted comment: Do "kiwi"s really refer to themselves as "kiwi"?

@Kumarr15369 9 ай бұрын

All in all everything looks good but the business class configuration,like you rightly said , is the worst I’ve ever seen…….for me so far Qatar has been the best, followed by Singapore and Etihad……..Emirates is good but not great……I’ve heard ANA and Korean are superb but have yet to try….

@ryori4176 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sam, your the passenger with greatest access. Thanks for bringing us along on the first Ultra-long haul from New York to Auckland. Flying on 747 in the 70s, when I was a kid, I just can't imaging these flights. Wow!!!

@08ka10 Жыл бұрын

Sam, I've never seen you so excited and happy!! Just wonderful!

@agustinpde6200 Жыл бұрын

I have never experienced flying in business class, always dreamed off and is on my bucket list. Thank you for sharing the experience and most importantly thank you for been genuine on all of your videos !

@jays2002 Жыл бұрын

I really don't like the layout of those business class seats. no privacy, can't see out the windows, get your feet knocked by passer bys. I'm 6'6" (198cms) and fly business because there is absolutely no way I could survive 17hrs in economy.

@hysemtayaab9669 Жыл бұрын

Totly agree wd u

@sonvia8281 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@ZHUHAI100 Жыл бұрын

That inward facing herringbone config should be outlawed - flown Virgin many times and worst seat orientation ever

@geovani9620 Жыл бұрын

Specially no windows

@alister_grigg Жыл бұрын

It makes no sense at all, and they’re planning a similar albeit less angled arrangement for their ‘new’ business class next year. lunacy.

@MeppyMan Жыл бұрын

As a Kiwi, helicopter pilot, and an Air NZ fan… loved this video!

@francislong5387 Жыл бұрын

Oath! I’m from Wellington I didn’t even know air New Zealand did long haul flights!

@savagecub Жыл бұрын

As a pilot that used to operate those kind of flights I can tell you what many people don't realize on that routing is that once you coast out from Mexico there is really nowhere to go if you have a problem. It's quite a long time to reach any kind of diversion airport. My worst nightmare wasn't an engine failure but rather an onboard fire.

@aflaz171 Жыл бұрын

Not true, there is plenty of water below to knock any fire out!

@bigpapa870 Жыл бұрын

I live in Baja, Mexico, and pretty often the flights from Texas on route to Australia or new Zealand pass above and you can see them, and always question my self after this point they have nothing but water below for several hours, and find that kind of scary and amazing at the same time, and even worst because most of the time they pass at midnight o completely dark, so I cannot believe the feeling of having the darkness of the Pacific ocean in front of you.

@theaviationloverroams1545 Жыл бұрын

But ditching in the water would lead to just as much fatalities

@savagecub Жыл бұрын

@@theaviationloverroams1545 And the other choice would be ???

@peregrino9154 9 ай бұрын

You were a fearful pilot?

@angelrose2669 Жыл бұрын

I like how you make your videos comprehensive...food,flight route,drinks,takeoff and landing,wings,views,airports and seating. Thank you.

@WhiskyLoversSociety Жыл бұрын

Wow what an amazing experience in the chopper. Love the video. Cheers from Belgium.

@biasvita07 Жыл бұрын

It would be 10/10 if business class had a better layout.

@pedrotski Жыл бұрын

It really is garbage

@serge933 Жыл бұрын

Not sure why they didnt adapt the layout other airlines use like United's Polaris Business Class. This one does seem quite a pain.

@Auckland-girl Жыл бұрын

Thankfully the new business class config is coming soon

@seanp7dc Жыл бұрын

The replacement biz product can't come too soon!

@James-nq4kf Жыл бұрын

@@serge933 they are.

@cathybaldry7822 Жыл бұрын

Your videos really help people to make informed decisions about what to expect from specific air line companies. Thank you very much.

@akioumars 8 ай бұрын

Nothing is ordinary about New Zealand; everything about this exceptional country fills me with pride.

@BjornFlower-qx9ur 7 ай бұрын

Especially how they treated their people in the last three years. Should all be on trial.

@thelalanz73 5 ай бұрын

@@BjornFlower-qx9ur Bullshit! Get a grip

@RGF56 Ай бұрын

Is that why there's so many K1s in Aussie ? 🙄

@richardtibbitts3841 Жыл бұрын

Sam, you make it possible for mere mortals to share your unbelievable experiences! Many people would not be so generous. Thank you. 🙂

@markshen3280 Жыл бұрын

WOW 🤩 You get the best aerial view of places from a helicopter 🚁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁

@TUBESPECIFIC1 Жыл бұрын

Marvelous! Nice airline with beds! Love the cockpit views on a this nice new plane.

@chrispowell5879 9 ай бұрын

Hooray for Air New Zealand for being so cooperative and forthcoming with this video. Good luck to them!

@valerieselau7384 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to do something like this. Well done Air New Zealand and also well done to you to doing it. ❤️

@shensudi Жыл бұрын

Omg miss all the familiar faces from the crew🥹so happy to see Lina my girl still living the best life of flying! Sending love to all of my NZ family 💜💜💜

@DannyA3579 Жыл бұрын

As a kid it was always my dream to go to Australia. Never in a million years did I think I’d work for a major cruise line (for 6 year), and travel the world. At one point, I’d resigned. Eventually, I went back. The first itinerary when I came back? Australia / New Zealand, and everywhere in between. I was amazed by the beauty of New Zealand. I loved the bustling cities but also the stunning views that I never expected but now hope to see again in the future. The people were incredibly friendly and hospitable. I’ve never flown Air New Zealand, but it’s on my bucket list now.

@SamChui Жыл бұрын

You have to visit NZ to fly on Air NZ, both the country and the airline offer great experience!

@DannyA3579 Жыл бұрын

@@SamChui I would love to.

@kristinajayanti2103 10 ай бұрын

ANZ Bussines class 1-1-1 is worst seat😢

@terryayebale Жыл бұрын

I have never flown to anywhere. It's pretty amazing to see the world through your eyes. You make the experience feel so real😊

@cvn6555 Жыл бұрын

Most flights are nothing like this. Usually packed in like sardines and you get a drink and a pack of crackers. About half the time the entertainment system doesn't work. I suppose New Zealand Airlines is a premium carrier so it's a different experience.

@entador5374 Жыл бұрын

Didn't know you could just fly above an airport that way. Amazing views btw.

@elviociroacosta5473 Жыл бұрын

Mas de 16 horas de viaje, es alucinante el tiempo de vuelo. Buen vídeo Sam Chui.

@Susanneshares Жыл бұрын

What a great video, Sam. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. I enjoy watching your videos to see the different classes on the different airlines. The Air New Zealand staff seem so friendly. I am eagerly waiting to see how Emirates and others upgrade the A380 business class from Perth, Australia to Dubai/Europe as I am saving for the next two years just so I can fly business class. Your videos make it seem amazing. Please don’t stop posting.

@ChannelAsh100 10 ай бұрын

Yes! Love the great engine sounds and cockpit footage included. You should do that more often

@alejandrohinestrosa2895 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, Excellent, you are the best Sam. Magnificent video and my fellow Colombian stewardess was wonderful. Air New Zealand is awesome. Congratulations Sam.

@TraveldenganDon Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sam for inspiring and helping me to create cool travel videos, it helped me boosting up my travel page to over 1k sub finally 😊😊✨✨ Air New Zealand’s flight attendants are really so friendly. They’re equally friendly to the economy passengers as they are to first class. The food is also amazing. Definitely one of my favourite airlines.

@christiansee2500 Жыл бұрын

ANZ doesn't have F Class.

@MidnightVibez27 Жыл бұрын

I agreee 💯

@zidanepat Жыл бұрын

I agree

@Nag825 Жыл бұрын

Yessirrrrrrrrr

@cruise55 Жыл бұрын

B787 is a private jet

@kentd4762 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sam. Would loved to have such a helicopter tour of JFK and NYC!

@metalgearsolidsnake6978 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see that you are always happy and smiling, alot of people can learn from you. Good video again:)

@jcbslytherin269 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, and watching the behind the scenes on the airplane was amazing , very rare to see. Well done 👍

@eggpiss269 Жыл бұрын

I just love you Sam (not in a creepy way lol) you're so full of energy and so happy and your videos make me smile. Don't ever stop posting. Love it

@sayyamzahid505 Жыл бұрын

Hey eggpiss how are you

@srabhilash7533 Жыл бұрын

hey Sam its its just Y & Z its next alphabet it will take 17 hours

@peregrino9154 9 ай бұрын

What kind of love is creepy?

@renhammington Жыл бұрын

It fills me with pride to see you showcase our brilliant national airline. I've flown many airlines, and Air New Zealand consistently is my preference. It feels like being home. The aircraft are so beautifully lit, and I love how our unique culture is so well shown to the rest of the world. I'm so glad they got you on board, Sam!

@ab-bc2gr Жыл бұрын

Maybe you should fly emirates. Leaves Air NZ in the dust.

@noimpactbeats2888 Жыл бұрын

@@ab-bc2gr absolutely not haha

@awapuhi9 9 ай бұрын

OMG Take those masks off!

@rharries1885 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are very well put together - better than most airline’s official content 👏

@kingchua09 Жыл бұрын

Yay! Glad to see more of your videos, Sam!

@AlfoNso-ms4of Жыл бұрын

I really love air nz. Flew it domestically and to aussie, never a problem and super friendly and helpful staff

@stivi739 Жыл бұрын

Im an ozzy and always prefer airnz over qantas

@ChrisLee66 Жыл бұрын

9 hour uninterrupted sleep must be a record or some really good ambien! Great quality video.

@martinbyrne6643 Жыл бұрын

5 sleepy tablets sleep 2 days 10 sleepy tablets sleep for a week 😮

@anilprasad732 Жыл бұрын

Also what a thrilling helicopter trip over JFK and New York city. I like it .

@ScottMoyse Жыл бұрын

It's so cool to see the Air NZ 787 mockup still being used after all these years. I designed and project managed the manufacture of that structure some time around 2011. It's been used in so many of their commercials, safety videos and physical mockups of future cabins throughout the years. It does have some signs of looking tired now though, when you look closely at least. It was a pleasure watching this video having watched so many of yours over the last couple of years. I hope you got to stay here for a few days at least? Also I can't believe that chap flew to New York just to turn around an fly back!

@emmanuelaforbu6978 Жыл бұрын

Proud of you. Well done

@talananiyiyaya8912 7 ай бұрын

No you didn't.

@ScottMoyse 7 ай бұрын

@@talananiyiyaya8912 do you feel better saying that? I hope so. At least your comment will have served some purpose.

@talananiyiyaya8912 7 ай бұрын

@@ScottMoyse Pull the other one mate

@ScottMoyse 7 ай бұрын

@@talananiyiyaya8912 enjoy your life 🤘

@margaretgoh2306 Жыл бұрын

Love the helicopter ride around JFK 👍

@dominicliner1609 Жыл бұрын

I had a helicopter ride over New York city in August 2009.

@NathanCorleone Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful plane, beautiful country, amazing airline!

@takedakiwi Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have been travelling internationally by air for over 50 years and I have always had good service on Air New Zealand

@SpaceCadetSmurf Жыл бұрын

such an amazing video, Sam! thanks for uploading, as always. this video was well-timed as the fiance and I are considering having our honeymoon in new Zealand + fiji!

@NZWarriors1995 Жыл бұрын

What a great combo

@ronanderson5736 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Wow, what flight that must of been! ❤

@aviationcinematics2024 Жыл бұрын

I was actually tracking the inaugural flight, knew you would probably be there! Thanks so much for this video, keep up the good work.

@biglogied5142 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for covering NZ :)

@lasvegasroger Жыл бұрын

Wow - that helicopter tour intro was perhaps your best! Great video. And look at that food!

@O.J._is_Guilty Жыл бұрын

The black planes from New Zealand look incredible

@EddysReviews Жыл бұрын

That was a butter landing. We could even hear the 5 callout 🔥🔥

@tmtools Жыл бұрын

Marmite 😅 I love this, been enjoying it since I was a kid. Thank you for sharing all of this with us 🇳🇦

@DecemberNames Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video

@PDLM1221 Жыл бұрын

This looked like a nice straight and smooth flight. The food looked interesting.

@bradpiovesan8550 Жыл бұрын

Such an exciting flight. Aviation has come such a long way in long haul flights.

@khayasontsele8984 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your content. Revs up the juices to travel more.

@juancardenas2854 Жыл бұрын

What a nice video Sam 👏👏👏!!! I really enjoyed it 😍!!! B787 - 9 Total Flight Time 17h10' 😱...amazing!!!

@angelayamout9783 Жыл бұрын

Everything seems to be nice there; food, crew members, seats, NZ people... What a culture! Hopefully I can be there some day...

@tjrtt Жыл бұрын

I’m amazed Sam actually got to fly on a helicopter around JFK, that airport is a fortress. I would love to fly Air NZ sometime, the flight attendants look friendly and the food looks great.

@zrqdrigo_9999 11 ай бұрын

I havent traveled in years but i recently discovered your vids Sam and i must say I love the videos. It reconnected me with traveling. Going to Mexico soon and planned to watch your vids on the trip. Keep up the good work❤

@georgemoscahlades7473 Жыл бұрын

Sam, your videos are always top rate. Keep up the good work.

@rudolfabelin383 Жыл бұрын

Only Sam Chui can get that permit to fly over a JFK airport like that! Loved how the guys waved in the tower! Greetings from Sweden.

@SamChui Жыл бұрын

I was extremely lucky to be able to do it. Credit to The JFK tower and Zip Aviation helicopter pilot Andrew!

@markmitchell2658 Жыл бұрын

If you you pay the money anyone can do it like me 2 weeks ago

@markmitchell2658 Жыл бұрын

Not true

@ipadair5977 Жыл бұрын

@@SamChui I am your new subscriber 😊

@QuicknStraight Жыл бұрын

Think about it: flying a chopper over the hadr stand and terminals, at an airport, is the safest place. No other air traffic to worry about in that spot!

@niravpatel7570 Жыл бұрын

Capt. Chris collabing with Sam is one of the greatest moments in aviation social media!

@giridharnemakal Жыл бұрын

Kia ora, Sam! I just wanting to say I love you videos and New Zealand looks charming. I wanted to go to New Zealand for life. Kia Ora!

@arl4945 Жыл бұрын

I've never seen a pilot actually fly a plane, holding the wheel like that, bouncing. Very cool, thank you.

@marchileno Жыл бұрын

New Zealand it is so amazing ..and New Zealanders are so friendly and happy people . After visiting Australia ( people from Sydney are a pain in the neck … People fro. Melbourne are much nicer and open minded )…. I am not coming back to Australia …def going back to New Zealand ! Looking forward to get there ASAP

@austiwollongongwolf Жыл бұрын

Having been to NZ 6 or 7 times in my life and being an Aussie, I find many NZers rude and insulting as you are an Aussie. I’m quite shocked at times. Me thinks it just the chip on the shoulder little brother syndrome. Funny thing, half of NZ live in Australia! Mustn’t be that bad here. Point is you get idiots where ever you go to be fair.

@jonathanrait5790 Жыл бұрын

@@austiwollongongwolf Sydney is hardly a representation of Australian people either, as a kiwi who lives in NZ but visits Australia regulary i find Australians much more friendly and open , maybe it's just me but kiwi's aren't really that friendly and often very standoff..ish.

@TheJLEE97 Жыл бұрын

One of the few business class aircraft in the world where you can't see the outside.

@liquidsnow1 Жыл бұрын

Yea, dont get whats up with these aussie and zealand airlines from down under... qantas turn their windows black in their 787 flying from Australia - London. Can´t see shit outside ... and if you ask attendant to see outside you get a no sir. Weird behavior ...

@JasonB808 Жыл бұрын

It’s likely so they can add more business class seats and still have room for a lay flat bed. It angles to the center of plane to make it easier for cabin crew to serve the business class travelers. I have flown 10 hours from Honolulu to Kansai on a typical economy seat near a window. Since the route was over the ocean. There was not much to see. On a 17 hour flight. You would likely try to sleep 6 to 7 hours. The next 10 hours is just watching movies, reading book, or gaming on phone, tablet, laptop.

@tankman6930 Жыл бұрын

@@liquidsnow1 I think they do it to help reduce jet lag, Air Canada does it too on their 787s on flights from LA to Toronto

@DAR25427 Жыл бұрын

What does that mean? I always get a window seat

@profligatepassages Жыл бұрын

@@DAR25427 on the 787 there is a program on the flight attendants computer to dim the windows like a transitional lense. They can make it so passengers can adjust it or they can set it to a certain hue. But on this one the herringbone faces inward away from the window.

@brmnplayr Жыл бұрын

💓 your Videos. Great Stuff and beautiful Views. Die Kombination is Top. Thx🇩🇪

@ajay_pn Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this video.

@TheRareVideosXL Жыл бұрын

Air New Zealand is one of the best airlines in the World with one of the best cabin crew.

@dominicliner1609 Жыл бұрын

Yes on this Air New Zealand Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane flight from JFK airport to Auckland airport they left behind some luggage in JFK airport.

@MarkSheppardnz Жыл бұрын

Ranked 20th place in Skytrax best airline survey.

@brodievermeulen Жыл бұрын

Sam while in New Zealand you need to catch a flight to Queenstown, the plane comes down between the mountains as it lines up for the runway the views are incredible.

@heatherbenson7419 Жыл бұрын

I'll be doing that in March!! So excited to go to New York!

@sivayamsiva9343 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing very informative video and excellent photography congratulations 👌

@PO-zk4vs Жыл бұрын

I'm all for direct long haul flights. The Sky Cabin will be an added bonus. It would be a amazing to be horizontal for four hours! Great meals and cabin crew. Another great video Sam! 👏👏👏

@matthewchan1 Жыл бұрын

If there's only six beds, and 3 sessions of four hours, sounds like only 18 out of potentially hundreds will only be able to score this.

@Michaelyinglia Жыл бұрын

Imagine being woken up after a 4 hour nap in the middle of the night - I foresee many disgruntled passengers.

@crowrage8929 Жыл бұрын

@@matthewchan1 It's probably cost regulated anyway.

@matthewchan1 Жыл бұрын

@@crowrage8929 so probs just under business prices?

@aforairplane Жыл бұрын

👈 I love Airplane ✈️✈️✈️

@gregkrekelberg4632 Жыл бұрын

Man, I love Air New Zealand. I really miss the Auckland-Los Angeles-London flight (NZ1?). Absolutely our favorite way to go to London from California. We've never had a bad flight with Air New Zealand.

@mandyellis876 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear your experience with Air NZ’s been good. Mine’s been the opposite and despite the fact I’m a New Zealander, I absolutely avoid our national airline for international flights whenever there’s an alternative.

@Freespeech141 Жыл бұрын

I travelled Sydney to London with two young kids on Air New Zealand. They were so helpful! Also Best Airline food ever!

@HuzzuDesu Жыл бұрын

The JFK - AKL route is now crowned NZ1 (with AKL - JFK being NZ2), LAX - AKL is now NZ5!

@kahrah81 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a few bad experiences - but mainly shit cabin staff in business class - which, when you’re paying the additional cost is unacceptable (I’m also a kiwi too)

@luminisant Жыл бұрын

@@mandyellis876 Ok. Most people think otherwise but you're entitled to your opinion I guess

@lucindaarmour4685 8 сағат бұрын

New Zealanders are such great people. Very welcoming.

@marcrickert3464 10 ай бұрын

The quality at Air New Zealnd is really great. I flew 2 times from Singapore to Auckland and from Christchurch to Singapore, it was really great!! Air New Zealand is my #1 airline for long haul!!

@louiseleonard1992 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Air New Zealand

@buzzukfiftythree Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks Sam. Can't say I'm wowed by those Skynest beds. The word 'Coffin' springs to mind. I'm also not keen on the business class inward facing seats. I love to look out of the window on a flight, even a night flight. The bed configuration also doesn't look particularly comfortable. A shame because I'd definitely like to fly Air New Zealand - the crew looked so friendly and helpful.

@cheetaih Жыл бұрын

Most New Zealanders are friendly, helpful and full of kindness. I have been living in Auckland since the 90s.

@paulbats6996 Жыл бұрын

Coffin pretty much sums up the seats, believe me.

@sivayamsiva9343 Жыл бұрын

You are making wonderful video and useful detailed information really we are enjoyed thanks for sharing 🙏

@anilprasad732 Жыл бұрын

Oh what a long journey sam..it is fantastic.

@argonaut816 Жыл бұрын

Strange layout, like being in a hospital. I'll stick to B777s. Great video and the access you get is incredible. Well done Air New Zealand

@tilllatelomo Жыл бұрын

Strange business class layout, like being in a mortuary. 🤣 Layout to make the passengers to spend more time in sleep and not to spend time on looking outside thought the windows. Results of minimise FA's workload. Smart design 🤣

@zktom Жыл бұрын

The 777s have the same cabin layout, although 1-2-1 instead of 1-1-1. New business class cabin is coming from 2024

@ProBioMech Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Given the choices of business class options this one lacks the privacy and sense of space on other airlines. I’m a huge fan of Air New Zealand but I think the sweet spot is their premium economy option.

@michaelwebsternz Жыл бұрын

It looks weird but it's very comfortable and means they can have more business class seats in less space with everyone having direct isle access. Having the seats reclined during takeoff and landing is awesome as well. When you're lying down in the bed position it feels like it's fully your own space and nobody else is around.

@demil3618 Жыл бұрын

I think this is like parking lots where angled arrangement might provide more slots- or not?

@nat2158 Жыл бұрын

It’s the only airline we fly internationally as a family. Air NZ premium economy is fantastic. We have done several long haul in this class with them and the service and standard has been brilliant every time 😊 🇦🇺

@gulshanbano4121 Жыл бұрын

HI THANK U SO MUCH FOR TAKING US WITH U 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺 FOR U FROM LAHORE PAKISTAN

@HamRadioDX 4 ай бұрын

Flew San Fran/Chicago to Auckland flight last year. Amazing service, Air New Zealand the best of the best!

@Calebs_Aviation Жыл бұрын

Wow Sam! Just Wow! It looks like that was an Amazing helicopter flight over JFK and the Inaugural Air New Zealand 🇳🇿 787-9 Dreamliner from JFK-AKL looked like an epic long haul flight… Cheers 🥂 🎉

@WayneM1961 Жыл бұрын

Been on a Dreamliner from Birmingham UK to Barbados, a 9-hour flight. The Dreamliner is a wicked aircraft, I have never known 9 hours pass so quickly, a truly beautiful aircraft in everyway

@WayneM1961 Жыл бұрын

@D R Well they say, you are either a Boeing or Airbus man. I'm Boeing all the way.

@aforairplane Жыл бұрын

👈 I love Airplane ✈️✈️✈️

@hoomanAdnan Жыл бұрын

Amazingly beautiful trip Sam..! 🙌🏼 ❤️ From Chittagong Bangladesh 🇧🇩

@torccchaser6712 Жыл бұрын

Sam...I am 69 years young and from the BIG Apple. I have lived in Toronto and employed by CAIL and then AC and am very familiar with NYC airport's. Welcome to NYC ! and as always, great post !

@fly_w_tony Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed today's video as well. At a glance, the business class arrangement looks really strange. privacy....:), but the flight attendants look really friendly!

@pAVIATION 8 ай бұрын

I flew the same flight recently and it was 17:30 hours long. Gotta love Air New Zealand

@johnpatterson4272 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, well done.

@moshesierra6849 Жыл бұрын

I miss NZ a lot love this video Sam !❤the Colombian flight attendant sounds very kiwi

@austiwollongongwolf Жыл бұрын

I had the best long haul flight with Air NZ Three years ago LA to Sydney in Premium Economy. You were treated like Business Class Passengers, food was prepared individually and bought to you individually, not on a heated trolly rack and on a round crockery plate with real cutlery. You had your name on the TV screen to welcome you to your seat. The personal attention you got from the cabin crew was amazing, I never felt like a Premium Economy passenger more like Business Class without the seat. Leg room at the time was amazing. I have flown Cathy Pacific, Lufthansa and Qantas Premium and they would not even come close to Air NZ. But looking at the video, it would appear that Premium now get the Standard Ready Made Meal, just a step up from Economy. I would hope that the service in Premium has not been downgraded. Air NZ at that time I’m sure would of been the Class Leader in Premium. Lufthansa was very average, Cathy about the same, Qantas was better but standard way too low compared to NZ at the time. I only just returned on Qantas a few days ago on Premium to and from London. A slight improvement on three years ago, but still substandard to Air NZ three years ago. I hope Air NZ have not gone backwards?

@ScottMoyse Жыл бұрын

The Premium Economy meals are still much better than Economy, but no longer the same meal served in Business class.

@austiwollongongwolf Жыл бұрын

@@ScottMoyse pity, they made you feel extra special at the time. Going backwards to the QANTAS level.

@te71se Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sam for showcasing New Zealand culture

@jajae3144 Жыл бұрын

I just saw video with FlyRosta and you are there! That is so cool. I love to watch your videos!

@pamelawing5747 11 ай бұрын

I can't believe a plane can fly that far with no stops. I can't help it, when ever I see the New York skyline on a clear day and see the Freedom Tower rising so high, I think of "that" day. It's etched in my mind, never to be forgotten.

@Ottertailllll Жыл бұрын

I used to watch an Air NZ flying LAX to London pass my cabin in Minnesota about 11PM every night pre pandemic. Always wanted to fly tha route with them.

@rickster100100 Жыл бұрын

Its like seeing a old, dear friend every time. You get use to seeing a familiar sight like that. I can relate.