Air New Zealand Airbus A320 NEO from Queenstown to Sydney - economy class.

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

A Visit To New Zealand Is On Budget List.Great Work

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for watching

[@louiswendt4371]

Let’s goooo!!! Love these videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😍

[@janetbruce2430]

The "Remarkable Ranges" snow covered mountains of New Zealand's South Island are indeed "remarkable" - surely the departure to the south is one of the most spectacular flights in the world. Again Informative commentary accompanied by some excellent video footage makes for a great trip report. Well done Paul!

[@Hi_its_Kartik]

flew this route in July, the zqn-syd leg made my trip, unreal views with lot of snow!

[@staralliancefan1245]

Great I've been looking forward to this video since I saw you post on instagram. Nice views!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

cheers

[@sandipgupta88]

As usual fantastic review

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers Sandip!

[@KiwiPlaneVideos]

A great trip report!! Love the scenery on departure... Awesome!!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks my friend

[@boeingcat5077]

Been looking forward to this! Hope you enjoyed your stay here in Aotearoa

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers - I did! :)

[@zakris]

The colour of the sea in New Zealand is just mesmerizing!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Agreed!

[@AussieJetSetter]

Awesome review Paul and views of the South Island Paul, Definitely got to be one of the all time scenic airports of the world at Queenstown!

[@mrkc10]

Beautiful video of the departure. Looked like you climbed out at a good rate for terrain clearance with the mountains. Nice arrival at YSSY. Always enjoy your trip reports.

[@AvgeekCarGeek]

YES YES,YES,YES AMAZING PAUL

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers mate

[@60frederick]

Wonderful view out of the window.. Thank you very much, Paul, for sharing your great documentary video of your flight with us. I have enjoyed each second.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Frederick!

[@koh_ling]

Yet another great video Paul. Keep posting and keep us informed!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks, will do!

[@majensen70]

Just stunning Paul!!! The safety placard display was very artistic 😂

[@PaulStewartAviation]

haha cheers!

[@francoisdutoit4975]

Brilliant scenery in NZ, thanks for sharing.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mwroysan]

I took this exact flight to Sydney in early Jan... Wow!!! Spectacular

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@CookingAroundTheWorld]

I think any flight under 1 hour should have free water, tea and coffee. A flight between 1 and 3 hours should have free "lite" meals (sandwiches, apple, banana, cookie and a drink). Any flight over 3 hours should have free full meals every 4 hours after the first service. I think this should be an industry standard for all but low cost airlines. Paying for the IFE is just rude. The new CEO for Air NZ joined in 2020 from his position at Walmart. We all feared he would bring cost cutting measures that would ruin Air NZ reputation as a good value friendly airline. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to vent Paul.

[@kellyk5946]

Nothing is Free. Do you honestly think it would not be passed on?🙉

[@craigwalecki2210]

I think it was unfair to not mention that Paul purchased a “Seat only” or a “Seat and bag” gate and had opted to not buy the “Works” fare which includes meals and entertainment. The difference in fare is approx. $30. The fare structure is designed to allow the passenger to choose what fare suits their needs. Seats to Suit is the marketing name. He complained about no food and having to pay for movies when that was his choice to buy the cheaper fares.

[@maureen8966]

Hi Paul thank you for the video the views was absolutely beautiful.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers!

[@MikeG42]

Beautiful views from the plane. Excellent video Paul 😊👍

[@TheHobartAviationFan]

Nice video, I was personally a big fan of Air NZ when I flew them both trans-Tasman and domestic last October

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks! Yep they're a good airline

[@PLANEMANIA747]

Takeoff scenes are really good 👍 Nice video ✌

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks!

[@debramage739]

Stunning scenery though. 😊

[@lawrenceakini9507]

Thanks for this vlog. Fly and stay safe. Happy weekend. Ciao.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thank you! You too!

[@kieranmacdonald83]

Another great video

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brentsummers7377]

Fabulous views over the mountains! I think the wired earbuds are definitely a lot better than the ultra budget type wired headphones airlines used to use. I agree with you about having to pay for the IFE, but being able to view the tv shows free of charge kept me entertained on Air NZ trans-Tasman flights a few months ago.

[@charleswilliams2841]

Another good review. Whenever I fly Air NZ across the Tasman i just opt for the works and get the full inclusive economy experience. The price between seat and bag and works is normally not that much especially if you end up buying a sandwich on board anyway. Again love the video, I flew out of Queenstown last year and your take off footage got me in feels.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers Charles

[@michaelgask]

Stunning footage here Paul. 😍 In defence of AirNZ, there is an option when you book your tickets to pay $NZD25 more per flight (trans Tasman) to get open access tv and movies as well as including the more usual food/beverage service. I guess it depends whether you feel you get $25 value from the food and movies. As you say, for a longer flight, probably, but maybe not so much for a shorter flight, especially if you can pre-load in the lounge 😆 Thank you for sharing your flight. Hard to beat that takeoff and westward turn.

[@craigwalecki2210]

Agreed. Thought it was unfair not to mention that he chose to not pay the slightly higher fare to include meals and movies.

[@butter1208]

I had the nicest crew on the way to Gold Coast from Auckland, flight felt great and was on the right side.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Yes nz crew are often very good

[@scottnelson9938]

When you think about our usual timeframes between meals say 8 breakfast, 12 lunch and 6 tea (most of us are usually within an our or two either side), most of us wouldn’t go beyond 6 hours between meals if we take 3 meals a day therefore it makes sense that flights around 6 hours and beyond have hot/cold meals included (could be a safety issue for some if pax were forced to pay extra) and for those flights that are less than 5 hours meal options are extra given people can have a much wider range of choices at either end and for cheaper.

[@jacksaviation124]

Great video, a321’s are one for my fav❤

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers Jack

[@newflyer6837]

Another interesting video as always Paul! I enjoy your combination of consumer advice and avgeekery. That Jetstar A320 looked awfully close to the mountain at the start?!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@melonproductions3796]

just for everyone’s information, this sort of ‘low cost’ stuff is only on trans tasman and flights to pacific islands. Long haul flights have meals for free and full ife access at no extra cost.

[@kiribetio123]

Thank you for the information don't even know air NZ do low costing flights, how low are they, to let say compare to Jetstar?

[@melonproductions3796]

@@kiribetio123well jetstar let’s you buy bundles or everything individually. they don’t have ife on any flight to new zealand and have much fewer flights within new zealand compared to air nz. it more or less depends on what you want to pay for

[@ethangriffin4523]

It’s a multi fare route, so you only have to pay for food and entertainment if you’re a travelling on a seat only or seat and bag ticket, if you’re travelling on a works or works deluxe ticket you receive complimentary meal and bar device as well as the full selection of inflight entertainment, so it’s all up to the customer at the time of booking what service and entertainment access they receive onboard. Maybe a review on the full product would be good instead of the cheapest fare.

[@ethangriffin4523]

Also long haul flights of course are all inclusive in the fare type, entertainment, meal and bar.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

I take your point, although that's what low cost carriers do. The fare is just the seat and then you pay extra for everything else. It's sad to see legacy airlines like Air NZ going down that pathway. We all need to look at British Airways who have thoroughly destroyed their reputation. :(

[@kieranmacdonald83]

I think the new-ish CEO has been talking about removing the seat and seat+bag fares. And just returning to full economy. Admittedly those fares are only available on the trans Tasman and pacific islands routes. But I do believe they’re all on the way out eventually.

[@kelvin3309]

@@PaulStewartAviation It gives flexibility. If you want food, go for the works option. Don’t complain about something you didn’t purchase

[@PaulStewartAviation]

@kelvin It's a review. I'm meant to review it. I'm comparing it with other full service airlines that cost a similar price, and QF/VA do include more. I guess my mistake was that I should be comparing it to Jetstar and Air Asia X who charge for food and IFE.

[@quags1]

Flew with AirNZ across the pacific a few months back in economy and meals and inflight was part of the seat price.

[@craigwalecki2210]

The passenger can choose what fare to purchase Seat Only, Seat and Bag or The Works. Meals and movies are included in the Works package. Think it was unfair not to mention this before complaining that food wasn’t included or paying for movies. His choice.

[@thomastrehy677]

I'm currently in Wellington on holiday & I'll be flying back to Australia tomorrow but when I flew to Auckland on the 18th I thought the airport looked really cool.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Safe travels!

[@thomastrehy677]

@@PaulStewartAviation thanks Paul I just arrived in Melbourne

[@prezdough3049]

Great trip report! The mountains in Queenstown after taking off look stunning! I think it’s really funny that they added the feature where you can message other passengers! I’ve got a question. Will you be at the air show in Avalon this weekend?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

I'm afraid I'll be in the UK this weekend

[@prezdough3049]

@@PaulStewartAviation that’s alright!

[@debramage739]

Got a mate flying home at Easter , air nz pumped up the prices even for premium economy, she's going quantas business for a lot less dosh.

[@naturallyherb]

Very nice!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks!

[@jasongarufi8187]

Hi Paul I also flew Air New Zealand on the A320 NEO from MEL to AKL return last week and I agree with what you say in this video, I would strongly recommend to get some noise cancelling head phones, I was a tad disappointed by the In flight entertainment, I did pay extra for extra leg room and I think it was worth it.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Jason

[@HenrysAviation]

Great report Paul! When I flew air New Zealand (Sydney-Christchurch) I purchased “the works”. This package gave me a free onboard meal, and all movies and shows were free. Is this no longer an option, or did you just not purchase it? Once again, great video, keep up the good work! 😊

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers mate. I bought the cheapest fare like I do almost every time I fly. And I assume most others also book the cheapest fare?

[@rashadlynes-theaviator3205]

Is there any particular reason why the slats were deployed so long?

[@charlieb2903]

A bit of NZ local knowledge for you Paul. The Remarkable mountains are simply called The Remarkables.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Good to know :)

[@prettymiffedbrit]

I know the colonies (apart from a rather large one to the bottom left of the north Atlantic) use the metric system, but could you put imperial measures in the seat pitch stuff?

[@ryansofly]

The views are unreal.... I'm still trying to fit Queenstown into my travels. As much as I love Air NZ, I'm not sure about the LCC like set up.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Agreed. it's just a bit meh for such a prestigious brand

[@davidcartwright5591]

Come on Paul . Let’s get real here . The departure from Wollongong International Airport is without equal . Where else do you get great vistas of Port Kembla steelworks or the coal loader at the docks , you may even get the chance of flying through a gas plume if lucky . You can keep your mountains , I don’t think they’re very remarkable at all .

[@PaulStewartAviation]

😂😂😂

[@veselinbigovic757]

Are you coming down to the Avalon air show this weekend

[@PaulStewartAviation]

I'm afraid not as I am flying out to Europe in a few days

[@TransportCats]

@@PaulStewartAviation will you be doing a trip report for the flight to Europe?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

yep :)

[@captainjoshq300]

Amazing how you got to come to New Zealand Paul are you coming back any time soon?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Hi mate, yes I often visit NZ although no current plans to visit again. Im sure I will in the next year or two

[@av621]

The view out of ZQN is one of the best in the world. I really hope I can make it there someday, even if it's just for these views.

[@davidcole333]

On the A320Neo it looks like there is minimal clearance between the ground and the underside of the engines. That small amount of clearance looks like it would be a necessity for the pilots to land perfectly wings level in windy conditions. It also looks like a very small error could lead to an engine strike.

[@buzzlite3]

Actually if you take into account the pitch attitude there is ample lateral role available at landing. Land it just the same as a CEO.

[@legendarymothasthomastengt6861]

Beautiful land 8:27

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Hi Paul. I do agree with you that on your approach to Sydney, it was good to see the turbines still turning !!!😂😂😂 The craziness of the lounge situation at Queenstown does seem a bit silly. I don't think I would have the patience to deal with it. Am I correct that this plane is totally an economy seating, with just some extra legroom in the rows you specified ? I agree with you too, I don't think there should be an extra charge to stream a movie either .

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Yep it’s a Y-only setup.

[@legendarymothasthomastengt6861]

Wow you get entertainment screen

[@AntoniPage]

Hi Paul, I’m just wandering, did you have a seat and bag product, maybe you could do a comparison between seat, seat and bag, and the works products

[@PaulStewartAviation]

I've compared the cheapest ticket with Qantas across the Tasman and they do provide food and IFE.

[@2000Ajjet]

What ticket did you select? Just seat? Yes that's basic. The most popular is The Works, which gives you free food and movies, or Works Deluxe which gives you that as well as a blanked out middle seat.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

I got the cheapest ticket, which is what most people get. The cheapest ticket with QF (and VA I think) does give you food and entertainment.

[@craigwalecki2210]

@@PaulStewartAviationYes that maybe the case on QF and VA, but you’re paying for that food in your ticket. Nothing is for free.

[@joshuav9005]

I’ve seen lots of people complain about not getting food when they booked the cheapest ticket, I think they need to be clearer about it being a “seat only” or “seat and bag only” fare etc. Maybe just having one rate like Qantas would be a better idea, even if I’m on Jetstar and know I’m not getting nothing I get jealous if the person next to me buys food 😂.

[@craigwalecki2210]

There’s literally 3 different fares to choose from for each flight clearly labelled Seat only, Seat and Bag and The Works (used to be a forth Works Deluxe where you got a empty seat next to you)

[@PUMA4LIFE101]

i always book the works for food and entertainment. Though I did fly CanCUn to LA which offered zero food or drinks just water lol

[@s87343jim]

Im surprised you had to pay for in inflight entertainment and food. We were travelling from Auckland to Sydney and then Melbourne to Auckland. We did not have to pay any of those. Date were 22 Feb and 27th of Feb 2023. We didnt even go for the extra leg room option. Wifi didnt work for us though.

[@akabill79]

We came through a few weeks ago heading back to Sydney and we didn’t see that the left side was domestic entrance to security we went all the way through and wondered where immigration was 😂 We asked the staff and were lead back out then back into the International right hand side …Apparently lots of people make this mistake 😊

[@PaulStewartAviation]

haha it's not an unreasonable mistake to make. The signage isn't clear.

[@emmo_93]

Queenstown is absolutely amazing to fly in and out of 🥰 great review as always! ZK Zulu Kangaroo 🤣

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers mate - yes the views were amazing

[@davidrobinson2416]

Movies are free on long haul flights. Also Works and Works Deluxe has movies for free as well.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thank goodness they're free on long haul flights. Limiting them to Works and Works Delux is like limiting them to a Flex fare. 🤷‍♂️

[@themighty222]

Hey! What was the music playing at 8 min mark?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Concussion by epidemic sound :)

[@themighty222]

@@PaulStewartAviation thanks! Great vid

[@PaulStewartAviation]

you're welcome

[@curtiscraftgod]

The Front row dosen't have TV😢

[@jacobs4985]

did they weight the carry on or have a strict rule on that?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Not that i saw

[@Green_House]

2:59 Nice to see PROPER power points. 🤔

[@tomstravels520]

I should be here in 2 weeks, flying in on Air NZ ATR-600 and flying out on Virgin Australia 737

[@leesziming3126]

When is air NZ ever act as a flagship carrier for Tasman flights? Like I understand the need to make a profit, but at this point, I rather fly jetstar, and if I want luggage which I usually do, I’ll just pick Qantas, and Air nz prices are never that competitive to begin with

[@zf5167]

Flew in on ZK-OYB just around your departure time

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Nice! hope you enjoyed your flight

[@zf5167]

Yes very great trip. Was that you on ZK-NHA taxiing our?

[@PaulStewartAviation]

@@zf5167 probably. That was my aircraft

[@stevemcmillan4351]

Next time you might consider buying a "works" ticket, it's usually around $10 more but gives you free food and movies.

[@beauregardfielding954]

Paul….You were on a Seat and Bag which is just that. If you buy a Works ticket you get everything and on Long Haul flights it’s all included. Please know the product. Seat Only, Seat and Bag, Works, and Works Deluxe. The Seats to Suits is Air NZs way of giving you a choice so please don’t knock it. This their Business Model. If you fly to LAX or SFO you are on a 100% Full Service flight. Seats to Suit is only on Australia except Perth and Pacific Islands except Hawaii and Papeete. Bo

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Doesn't this highlight the problem, though? The different tickets are confusing. They're a low cost carrier trans-tasman except flights to Perth. Other full service airlines provide a seat, food, luggage and IFE with every ticket. The tickets were not cheap at all so it's not like the customers are benefiting.

[@TheLIVEKIWI]

shocking that Air NZ aren't providing free in flight movies now or food on an international flight. Even on short haul domestic flights they give you a biscuit and a hot drink...I used to love flying Air NZ but have found while their fleet of planes may be slowly improving the in flight service is slipping

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Wow, does this make you the first reviewer to do a 're-scrub'? I think it does. Good review and I liked the Kangaroo gag.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers mate

[@ediamintv]

As a full service airline they should provide complementary food!!!!!

[@bryanlorang417]

😎👍😊

[@SuperEdge67]

Phonetic alphabet for K is kilo not kangaroo.

[@aisakeeke6469]

Is it Zulu kilo or Zulu kangaroo

[@andrewwakldnz]

You can choose to pay for full service economy and get meal, drinks, movies included. Or you can choose to save some money if you don't want those options. To choose the cheap option, then complain about it, seems a tad unfair! It's very clearly labeled when booking.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

But those things are included on the cheapest fair with other full service airlines. If Qantas or Virgin wanted me to pay for the Flexible fare to get food and a TV screen, then I'd accept that's the norm, but it's not. The only other airlines that make you pay extra are low cost carriers such as Jetstar and I think Air Asia X. And that's my point. It's sad that NZ (might be?) moving down the low cost carrier route.

[@halitosis75]

Air NZ behaving more like a LCC.

[@Darrenraitt]

Please don't speed up the camera on take especially at Queenstown 👍

[@PaulStewartAviation]

The video would have otherwise been very long :) I am uploading the full takeoff on my 2nd channel and that should be available in a day or two :)

[@Calebs_Aviation]

Great video Paul! Nice Cap 🧢 my friend. I have the exact same one!! I can’t wait to visit NZ, Try ANZ 🇳🇿, Visit Australia 🇦🇺 and try their airlines and maybe seeing you and Dennis B. someday!! 🥂✈️ I’m also excited to try the A320 & A321 neo’s of Frontier Airlines this week as I’ll be heading to Orlando FL and I’ll also make a trip report about it so keep an eye out! 😊 Also I know you’re subscribed to my channel but I’d appreciate if you’d possibly show my channel on the channel’s section of your channel page… 🎉 Cheers 🥂

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers my friend

[@darnice1125]

Views are not plane specific.

[@sainnt]

Paying for entertainment is akin to what Scoot does, which is charge you for the power outlets at your seat. These are features that already come with the aircraft. Understandably, airlines pay extra to have these features in their aircraft, but it would be better to add a few dollars to the airfare rather than charge people for it. As a matter of optics, charging for such things just aren't a good look. Pun intended.

[@fanficrocks]

For me, I love these reviews of Air New Zealand. But I can't in good conscience fly with them, after what happened to Ansett.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Fair comment. It's pretty sad what happened

[@fanficrocks]

@@PaulStewartAviation it's been like that ever since the crash.

[@LouwSwart]

Air NZ is super greedy at the moment and probably trying to claw back losses from Covid times, but in their defence, you must've booked the seat+bag fare. Food and movies are included if you pay on average $20 more, which sounds like about what you spent on buying food and movies onboard.

[@LouwSwart]

Great footage of Fiordland, btw. It is a beautiful airport to arrive into or depart from!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

yeah you're right on both points. I think it's pretty cheap from ANZ and even the most basic ticket should be all-inclusive. As anyone who has flown BA recently will know that it's a total zoo finding overhead luggage space now that checked luggage isn't included. It devalues the whole experience. It's expected from low cost carriers like Jetstar or Ryan air. Not iconic brands like Air NZ!

[@4dshow]

“There’s no larger power plugs” well the longest domestic flight is only 2 hours so im sure people will manage.😂

[@PaulStewartAviation]

It’s 3hrs between NZ and the east coast of Australia :)

[@grimreaper6112]

I would like to have some fish and chips.

[@newflyer6837]

and some plankton!

[@herbies182]

Bought a sandwich before going to the airport, for my return flight to Brisbane. Cheaper

[@roydonesdavidson836]

Jackson Frank Robinson Helen Williams Charles

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Ok

[@maccoretti51]

Air NZ has 2 issues: 1) it holds a monopoly on flights to and from NZ 2) the safety videos are unbearable

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Good video. 🙌 Yes, that has to be one of the most stunning departures in the world. I got similar but different views when I flew from Queenstown to Auckland last year … was particularly cool to see Mount Cook: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIDXnnaHe5aGepo 😍

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thnx mate! Why are you up at this time of the morning!? 😂

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@PaulStewartAviation Can’t sleep. 😢

[@PaulStewartAviation]

😢😢

[@Andy-hb8rz]

Wollongong International 😂

[@kristensorensen2219]

#345👍😀Sending you through security twice is just a stupid waste of both your time and security workers doing their job twice!! Beurocrats must run things in New Zealand😤🤣🃏 Full service airlines ended with government subsidies so if you were living back then enjoy reminiscing. They are never coming back either are the days of no security and of traveling in your Sunday best clothing. I think this 21st century stuff is perfect for slobs and people who can't function w/o their smart phone!! No individual air on the B-777?!😡 I miss the clean wing of the 727 or DC-9 and the quiet engines in back!! Faster too!

[@brentsummers7377]

Yep, NZ has some strange anomalies to do with airport security screening. In the USA their TSA screens all passengers regardless of the aircraft size. In NZ our wonderful leaders think that this would be a wasteful extravagance😂😂

[@newflyer6837]

lol "we are better at rugby"

[@PaulStewartAviation]

:)

[@prettymiffedbrit]

Why that isnfucking beautiful!

[@davidcorbett62]

First thing is. You won’t see full service airlines surface again because all airlines realise the profits involved with offering little to no catering. Don’t believe a word re it making it better for pax to give them lower fares and a choice, it dosent. Now you where very condescending re the pax checking in not using the machines, did you for one second think many don’t like using the machines? They are quite capable of using them perhaps more than you but don’t want to turn up one day and just see a bank of machines and no staff.. because numb nuts that’s what will happen if everyone uses the machines instead of going to a member of airline staff fully trained to help, talk and iron out any problems you may have… that’s why you will see people of all ages queuing up at supermarket check out rather than a machine. Not of lack of intelligence as you seem to suggest but because they prefer a human to machine.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

And breath 😂