Use this section to find the best airline seat for your next flight with Air New Zealand. All recommendations and suggestions are provided by your fellow passengers (not the airline!) .... so hopefully you will be able to benefit from their recent air travel experiences with Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand Passenger Seat Tip : 12th November 2007

Premium Economy : Boeing 747-400

22 H/K - Exit row seats are the best - upstairs on Premium Economy. If travelling as a couple the twin seats are better and have more legroom than the three together. 23 H/K also had lots of legroom - we're not mega tall but could stretch our legs comfortably even with seat in front reclined.

Air New Zealand Passenger Seat Tip : 1st April 2007

Business Class : Boeing 747-400

Rows 1-7 in the nose of the plane, very private feel and only two seats on each side (rows A&K). Enjoyed seat 2k, trying 1k on next trip. Only downside is overhead luggage storage does not start until row 3. Although, with recent restrictions on hand luggage, this is not such a problem.

Air New Zealand Passenger Seat Tip : 24th March 2007

Premium Economy : Boeing 747-400

+1 on the suggestion to grab a PE seat downstairs. 30 A/C felt extremely private, with only 8 seats in the section it has a very cosy feel. Only downside is the bassinet fitted to the (nearby) economy bulkhead. A noisy baby could spoil things very quickly.

Air New Zealand Passenger Seat Tip : 7th March 2007

Premium Economy : Boeing 747-400

Get a premium economy seats on the lower deck, much more legroom than upstairs, new meal service, business class amenity kits and super drinks service. Only down side is that economy passengers are only a curtain away.

Air New Zealand Passenger Seat Tip : 7th March 2007

Business Premier : Boeing 747-400

Lower deck - seats 1- 6 - avoid second cabin look like a dormitory. Upper deck OK - at least better toilet/person ratio - should be all business - not the 1/2 business 1/2 premium economy set up.

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Business Premier : Boeing 747-400

Rows 1-7 in nose. Much quieter and more space as only two seats, one either side. Behind in main business cabin is 4 abreast and can look like a dormitory when everyone is asleep!

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Economy Class : Boeing 747-400

Economy class has a 34" pitch. 46A/J have 3 windows but are near the mid galley. 45A/J have two windows
and are exit rows ie: all the space you could ask for!

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Economy Class : Boeing 767-300ER

15J - 15K, 16J - 16K These 4 seats have the same amount of leg room as Business Class. These seats have
extra buttons used for lumbar support, head rest etc etc. Wider & Comfortable. Seat reclines to almost
the same position as J Class seating! These seats were once used as cabin crew rest areas, but now used
for any lucky passengers who request these seats - or are lucky enough to be allocated these by check in
agents.

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Boeing 767-300 : Economy Class

10AB have extra leg space

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Boeing 767-300 : Business Class

Best Rows 2 or 3 middle seats, both seats have aisle access and in middle of cabin - gives one the
perception of lots of space! Avoid Row 4 (last), you have the baby bassinets attached to the wall behind
- very noisy when used.

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ATR 72

If you are a taller passenger then the best seats are 1A to 1E. These seats are located at the very front
of the cabin. The aisle seats in this row are even better! During take-offs and landings you can even
chat to the forward cabin flight attendant as he or she sit opposite facing this row.

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