Air New Zealand installs more premium economy seats

Air New Zealand has announced that it is doubling the number of Pacific premium economy seats available on its Boeing 777 fleet.

The number of spaces in the premium economy cabin will increase from 18 to 36, adding some 72,000 seats to the airline's Pacific flights every year.

This month will see the first of eight planes re-entering service after a refit in Auckland, with all of Air New Zealand's Boeing 777s due to be given a new layout by mid-June.

Ed Sims, the airline's general manager for long-haul services, said: "Pacific premium economy has been hugely popular since its introduction in 2005.

"Air New Zealand flies further than any other airline in the world. Despite the challenging economic environment, long-haul customers clearly value the experience and are happy to pay more for the superior legroom, personal space and business class-style service."

The airline has bases at Auckland, Wellington and other destinations in New Zealand and operates direct flights to Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong and other cities.

Posted by Carrie, 14 April 2009 14:22

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