Is Air New Zealand's Premium Economy a better option than their business class?

[@xander0901]

Thanks for your review. I’ll be flying Air New Zealand on premium economy from LAX in just a few months, so it’s great to get a preview of what I’ll be looking forward to.

[@ewanwilson2315]

You are very welcome have an amazing flight with Air New Zealand. Safe travels Kind regards Ewan

[@antkiwi1091]

Good review! I agree with your summary. I don't feel current business class is worth the extra cost. I have found premium economy on long haul very comfortable. Keep up the good work.

[@ewanwilson2315]

Hello encouraging to hear from people who watched the video your feedback is really appreciated!!!. I feel each video is getting slightly better each time we do a new one! We are filming again in December and will review eight new airlines. Travel safe and kind regards, Ewan

[@emilywilson7948]

Another great video!! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure! Premium economy really sounds like the way to go!!

[@ewanwilson2315]

Thanks, we are getting better with each video.

[@emilywilson7948]

Such a great point about the business class seats- that configuration is awkward looking!

[@ewanwilson2315]

Yep, I look forward to when it changes next year!

[@kinjalpatel9260]

I’m flying off to San Francisco in couple of months, you got me convinced in booking premium economy with Air NZ . They are the most improved airline compared to the garbage we have in Australia.

[@ewanwilson2315]

Thanks for reaching out. I think you’ll have an amazing flight. Let me know how it goes. Safe travels.

[@Knowllez]

incredible video, going on a Premium Economy flight to Tokyo soon, thanks for all the info

[@ewanwilson2315]

you’re very welcome and thank you for your positive feedback. Have an amazing flight. let me know how it goes. safe travels.

[@brianwhitaker6040]

Thanks Ewan have traveled Premium ECY on QF to LAX. Good value for money. Next year going to Europe on Singapore Airlines Premium ECY looking forward to it

[@ewanwilson2315]

Hey Brian nice to get your thoughts. I have enjoyed QF Premium and agree with you, they are good. I haven’t flown Singaporean Premium yet you will have to let me know!! Take heaps of video both landscape and portrait, I would Love to see it and hear all about it. I am doing a review of Singapore Airlines business classs in January I will post it in Feb so keep an eye out. I will also try and take a bit of footage of the premium economy and post that for you to give you an idea before you try.

[@Hoonigantrucker]

You convinced me, sir to purchase premium economy tickets on Air New Zealand to Rarotonga this August. Thank you for a great honest review.

[@ewanwilson2315]

Pleased you enjoyed it. You’ll love it on your flight to Rarotonga.. i’m sure you’ve already done your seat allocation but if it’s either by yourself or as a couple make sure you get the window and aisle. You’ll love the views coming into Rarotonga!

[@richardcaldwell9160]

I'm pleased you got two desserts, and great review-Thank you

[@ewanwilson2315]

Thanks for watching! Both desserts were yummy. Let me know what airline you think we should review next?

[@karenbeattie7803]

I agree Air New Zealand’s Premium Economy is great… one comment on your Business Class review: while they may not have the best seat configuration, I find the prices are much better than competitors and would rather keep better pricing than adding pajamas which most people , myself included, probably don’t use. Noise canceling headphones are also not important in my estimation.

[@ewanwilson2315]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@nicleey]

The premium economy is comfortable and I like the colour of the seats. The food was great.

[@WernerRosenthal]

This was an outstanding review with real added value for the viewer. The NZ-was really visible. Thank you and Many Happy Landings.

[@ewanwilson2315]

Thank you for such a wonderful comments it’s really appreciated.

[@diegohurwitz]

Thank you very much for your video and review Ewan. I also agree entirely with you regarding the price/products ratio in both Business and Premium Economy classes. As an ex NZ staff member I do love flying with them, but I think they have to work really harder for their soft products to be more up to date with the rest of the industry.

[@ewanwilson2315]

Thank you for taking the time to reach out, really great to get your insights. I think we both agree Air New Zealand are a world-class operation competing in an ever competitive world. I have a lot of excitement and expectation for the new seats in their new 787 due in 2024. With the hard product sorted and a refocus on their soft products they will remain competitive. Again, thanks for watching the video. We’re very much in our early phases of producing flight reviews and hopefully improving each time.. we’re about to review Lufthansa, Austrian airlines and emirates over the next month so keep an eye out for those video’s. Kind regards Ewan

[@wadewave4323]

Great content. I'm flying ANZ premium economy from Auckland to Vancouver this October. Now I'm looking forward to the 16 hour flight! Cheers

[@ewanwilson2315]

they will look after you. The good news is that it's closer to 12 hours 30 sector time.. enjoy the great meals and the wine-safe flying. please let me know how it goes. Cheers Ewan

[@wadewave4323]

@@ewanwilson2315 Yeh, Vancouver is not my final destination. I have a connection and was thinking of my total travel time to Calgary.

[@ewanwilson2315]

oh gosh, then you’ve got a long day ahead!! have a great time. Calgary is a lovely city.

[@nikserof2183]

Thanks for the review. I find Air NZ's premium product a cut above the rest, especially the seat pitch and the fact that there is always at least one dedicated toilet - not even SQ or CX can boast this in their PE cabins. 0:23 "One roof"...well, kind of. What hasn't been mentioned is that only domestic JET services will be under one roof with international flights. In all their wisdom, the authorities have decided that regional (turboprop) services will not be included, and will remain for the foreseeable future in the current barn that is the domestic terminal. I was astounded and disappointed when I found this out, as I travel through both terminals (connecting to and from international services) each month. It's just nonsensical.

[@ewanwilson2315]

thanks for reaching out. I first start by saying I couldn’t agree more with your comments regarding Air New Zealand's premium economy product it is world-class. you are so correct regarding Auckland Airport and I think a majority of the population has no idea that critical regional turboprop services are still not going to be integrated into the main terminal. this is a very poor decision. The inconvenience it will generate is significant. really appreciate your thoughts. Safe travels. Regards Ewan

[@Gary-i9f]

Had a very good meal in p e from brisbane last Sunday, absolutely one of best ive had .....just sad that air new zealand carnt get this route to operate on time .look at last 3 years and see the ratshit job they do on this route.

[@emilywilson7948]

Love to learn more about star alliance- it sounds like a really great program 🤔

[@ewanwilson2315]

It's a great way to fly multiple airlines over the globe. While still accumulating, loyalty points and having your status recognised.

[@markconlin6643]

I’m considering a long haul, overnight flight from Vancouver, Canada to Auckland and have been waffling between Air New Zealand business class and premium economy. I have arthritis and find these overnight flights uncomfortable. Had the flight in this video been an overnight one, would the seats have provided a comfortable rest? Quite keen to hear your thoughts! Thanks!

[@ewanwilson2315]

Thanks for reaching out. So I have been lucky enough to have flown the Vancouver Auckland in both premium and business class. if you were to watch my first-ever video, it was of me flying Air New Zealand and premium economy to Vancouver. I did manage to sleep quite well. The recline is good and the footrest is okay if you’re able to get a window and lean a little bit on the side of the aircraft I found that also beneficial.. the food service and wine etc and the amenity kit is great and the premium economy is definitely Air New Zealand sweet spot for affordability. however, although I’m very critical of Air New Zealand business class seats when sitting, in the lie flatbed configuration it’s very good. I recently did a video review on Air New Zealand in business class. It’s on the site and I demonstrate setting up the bed. Check that out. at the end of the day, I have to let you decide whether or not the price differential is justified and that will ultimately depend on the price variation on the day but I will say if you end up flying premium economy I think you will be fine and you’ll be able to sleep you certainly will get good space. I hope this helps. Please watch the two videos that could give you more of an insight and safe travels.. and please tell me how it goes. Kind regards Ewan

[@SNFTV11]

Nice

[@ewanwilson2315]

Thanks

[@davidburchettephotography6513]

Glad I watched this. Hoping to one day take the long flight from the US to Auckland. It looks like premium economy for me. Do you think that will work for a ~17 hour flight?

[@ewanwilson2315]

Really glad you enjoyed it. Premium economy from NYC ,Chicago or Houston through to Auckland will work perfectly well.. it’s an incredible product. Plus you get a good boost to your frequent fly miles!

[@davidburchettephotography6513]

@@ewanwilson2315 with all your experience which is the best way to go for air travel miles? Credit card (is a particular one better in your experience?), Airline, another method?

[@ewanwilson2315]

Hey David, so my approach is the following. I picked one ecosystem in other words, one frequent fly alliance and then my case, the star alliance. Depending which country you’re in, you choose the carrier that best serves your city/country. So for me, I had no choice if I wanted star alliance it’s really Air New Zealand. Then chose a credit card that’s endorse by New Zealand. I had three choices American Express, ANZ or Kiwi bank. in the end I’ve tried them all but most recently the best ones are Kiwibank and ANZ. ANZ is particularly good if you’re doing a lot of flying within New Zealand rather than just paying for day-to-day essentials fuel groceries etc as ANZ give you a 50% bonus on status miles which helps secure gold and elite which of course gives you all the access to the lounges systemwide. The second thing that I did was I joined one other airline alliance program because over the years I discovered that they would constantly have sales where you could buy points and gain up to 100% bonus. Then I would bank those points until they had a redemption sale.. this is Air Canada’s Aeroplan. For example, I recently flew Brisbane Singapore on Singapore airlines in business class watch out for that video. Should’ve cost 3 1/2 thousand ended up paying $900 CADCanadian.

[@davidburchettephotography6513]

@@ewanwilson2315 Thanks so much for the info! Clear skies.

[@deepalperera4592]

good review

[@ewanwilson2315]

Glad you enjoyed it. If you have a second let me know what your preferred airline is any why. I always find it interesting see who is fly what airline and why.

[@deepalperera4592]

@@ewanwilson2315 basically i look for food review, window view specially the airport ramps. Glad you showed cabin crew interest in their attaire. But a cockpit visit will be big plus point

[@ewanwilson2315]

I will make sure I try to get a flight deck shot . Thanks for sharing what you like it's helpful

[@grandadneal8114]

Ewan wilson of freedom air fame? Also Hamilton local politics? This guy knows airlines....decided to go to Raro premium economy dreamliner one way and 777 coming back. Anything longer then I'm a business class guy.

[@ewanwilson2315]

hope you have an amazing trip to Rarotonga its a great destination. you’re certainly right I am in local politics former commercial pilot and founder of Kiwi Air. freedom Air was the Air New Zealand subsidiary that was created to compete against Kiwi Air. it was suddenly a exciting time and aviation both for New Zealand and Australia..

[@grandadneal8114]

@@ewanwilson2315 ahh yes kiwi air my apologies. Flew to Sydney from Hamilton? Shame it didn't take off, no pun intended

[@nicleey]

Don’t really like their biz class product

[@ewanwilson2315]

I agree their j class seat is not great! Love Air New Zealand premium economy. You are right about the food world class.

[@phoebeharrisx]

THIS IS SO CUTE!! I love it!! You are awesome:) Thanks for such a lovely video, it was super helpful!

[@ewanwilson2315]

You are so welcome! Travel safe kind regards Ewan