Air New Zealand

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4 star Skytrax Rating
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Seat Comfort 12345
Staff Service 12345
Value for Money 12345
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1/10

"they've burned off any loyalty I felt"

(New Zealand)

Noumea to Auckland with Air New Zealand. The Works offering : A320 fitted with PTVs and flight arrived early in to Auckland (flight only 1.55 hours, nominally 2.40h flight). However, no webcheck available for this code share. Stressed cabin crew, crumbs on seat, rushed unintelligible announcements (no bilingual crew). Had to suffer the All Blacks 'Men in Black' inspired safety video and crowing how Air Air New Zealand is a multi-award winning airline, including 2015 Airline of the Year - (not Skytrax, but some unheard of airline rating). Lunch served straight after take off. Food options were a chicken salad or a lamb casserole. The lamb casserole was an abomination. Swimming in lanolin. Accompanied by a bread roll to soak up the fat and a shrink-wrapped industrial cake slice for dessert. One glass of red wine offered (no refills offered to passengers,) and no tea/coffee service offered. Crew still found time to disappear for approx.40 minutes, reappearing for descent. And still no tea or coffee offered. Contrast this to my AirCalin operated flight which was as near perfect a shorthaul flight as one could wish for. My partner is top tier FF with Air NZ and I have a partner card entitling me to perks such as additional baggage, lounge access, priority boarding, premium check in. Still chose AirCalin over Air New Zealand for this trip as the AirCalin full service tickets are cheaper for a far superior inflight product. Air New Zealand appear to have applied rampant cost cutting to the point where they've burned off any loyalty I felt.
AircraftA320
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteNoumea to Auckland
Date FlownAugust 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
1/10

"worst experience with Air New Zealand"

(New Zealand)

We had the worst experience with Air New Zealand flying from San Francisco to Auckland on NZ7. When entering the aircraft, all overhead lockers closed and no Flight Attendant to assist. Went to the rear galley to find two staff, who advised no place to stow our cabin bags. Just ignored me then after several minutes one said I will stow it. Went to my seat. My wife had hers in her lap. 10 minutes later another attendant comes though with my bag asking who left the bag? I advised the other attendant said she would stow it. He then went off to find the original attendant and she stowed in in another locker away from mine. After dinner was served, just at our row ran out of wine and left with the cart to get some more. Then came back and went past us? Ten minutes later the attendant notices my wife and I as well as the window seat without a drink with our dinner, and asks did we forget you? Took our drink orders and then came back. By this time I was done with dinner. Cabin crew through the whole flight were just going through the motions. Not many smiles, or friendliness. When leaving the aircraft at AKL I handed my Air NZ Air Points Card to the attendant who gave us such poor service and said give this to the Flight Manager and advise that you have lost a customer as your service stinks. Upon arrival at AKL at 0555, at baggage claim they announce apologies will be a delay getting the bags off the plane. Twenty five minutes later they came. By then several other flights arrived and the Customs Hall looked like a mini version of LAX. By the time we got through and took the shuttle bus to the AIR NZ Domestic Terminal we missed our connecting slight to Dunedin that morning. The Air New Zealand counters were full of other delayed passengers. The first Air New Zealand agent tried to assist and said we have to wait until 6:05pm that night for a flight. Over ten hours wait! No compensation, hotel, etc. She then could not get us booked on the computer and ran away for assistance somewhere. 20 minutes later came back and advised another agent would come and help us and left. After waiting around thirty minutes I lined up and got to meet the Supervisor to advise her it looked like we had been abandoned? She apologised and booked us on the flight that night and gave us $18.00 of food vouchers for the two of us, for our 10.5 hour wait on the leather covered benches in the Air New Zealand Domestic Terminal.
AircraftBoeing 777
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSFO to AKL
Date FlownAugust 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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1/10

Air New Zealand customer review

(New Zealand)

This is a review regarding Air NZ before we boarded: Just prior to check-in we received a message that our flight from Sydney to Rarotonga was delayed for 12 hours. We had to checkout through customs and get our suitcases back. After about 2 hours of waiting one of the staff members announced that the closest accommodation available was 1.5 drive away, this was because it was Bledisloe Cup night in Sydney. They also said another option was that they would make arrangements for us to rest/sleep at the airport. We thought that by the time we drive to the accommodation and settle the kids down to sleep then it wouldn’t be long before we had to wake up and get organized and drive back to the airport. We decided to stay at the airport as it was now midnight and our young kids (and us) just wanted to sleep. When we arrived at the ‘area’ which Air NZ said they would make available for us we just couldn’t believe it. We had be taken to one of the airports main entrances with hardfloor tiles and we were crammed in with 200 other people. It was like a bad dream. It was a very long/cold horrible night. Finally the time came to check-in again and we went through customs. We had Duty Free bottles with us from the previous days check-in. At the customs 'bag screening' we were kindly told that Air NZ should not have neglected in telling us that our Duty Free bottles should have been packed in our checked-in luggage before re-entering customs again. They confiscated our Duty Free, took a copy of one of our boarding passes and encouraged us to go and see the Duty Manager of Air NZ and they would sort it for us. We did this and the Air NZ staff were very understanding of our situation and said they would arrange to go and pick up the Duty Free from customs and get it on our flight. When we were boarding the plane to Raro the Duty Manager approached us and totally confirmed that our Duty Free was sorted and we can pick it up at the Fragile Luggage area at Raro Airport. When we arrived at Rarotonga unfortunately our Duty Free hadn’t made it on the plane at all. The lovely staff at Rarotonga made notes and said she would contact Air NZ in Sydney for us. The next day we got a phonecall and apparently our Duty Free was still sitting in Sydney airport waiting for someone from Air NZ to go and pick it up and put it on a plane to Rarotonga. After many enquiries from us it never turned up at Rarotonga which was disappointing. Air NZ staff were always very polite however it was the lack of 'follow-through' and unfullfillled expectations on Air NZ’s part which we feel extremely let down by.
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSydney to Rartonga
Date FlownAugust 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
10/10

Air New Zealand customer review

(United States)

The seat was comfortable because they add a foam mattress after extending the bed. The food was excellent, and the crew were lovely, cheerful and helpful. I have experienced crews on other airlines either making me feel like an idiot because I could not operate something, or acting put upon when I ask for help reaching the overhead bin (I am 5 feet tall and reaching retirement age).
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteAuckland to Los Angeles
Date FlownAugust 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

Air New Zealand customer review

(South Korea)

I like their simple cabin design and the service. Luckily, I got a ticket at a reasonable price at that time. Cabin crews were polite and seats are quite comfy, considering it was an economy class.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteChristchurch to Wellington
Date FlownSeptember 2014
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
2/10

Air New Zealand customer review

(United States)

Unbelievably uncomfortable seating in a 3-4-3 configuration. I can see why the nickname is "Cripple 7". Also aisles are so narrow that it would be dangerous in an emergency. Asked the airline after a previous flight if it was in fact safe and got a form reply about "meeting international standards". Won't be doing this again although I have travelled a lot on AirNZ in the past (when they were a better airline). Cabin crew seem dispirited and indifferent - don't blame them.
AircraftBoeing 777-300
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAuckland to San Francisco
Date FlownAugust 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
2/10

Air New Zealand customer review

(United States)

Stopped flying premium economy when they alternated 777-300 and 777-200 usually without warning and the premium economy on the 200 was basically the same as economy but at twice the price. So now it's economy as business is ridiculously expensive. Flew August 6. Seat was narrow and hard and pitch angle meant seat in front was 3 inches from my nose. 3-4-3 seating does not work at all plus some of the toilets seemed to have been removed to get more seats in. Also seats are arranged so that if in the aisle seat which I was you can not put your legs out straight in front of you but must sit at an angle which is bad on a 13 hour flight. Safety video was too cute and irritating for words. At least they have got over their Lord of the Rings obsession but they need to focus on having a safety video to give safety information and forget the amateurish attempts at entertainment and use the money saved to fix the product.
AircraftBoeing 777-300
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSan Francisco to Auckland
Date FlownAugust 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
8/10

Air New Zealand customer review

(Australia)

Travelled to San Francisco via Auckland from Melbourne with 2 adults and 2 children (8 and 2) in Premium Economy. We had been given complimentary use of lounge in Melbourne. The crew were fantastic . Transfered after a 2 hour layover in Auckland for our flight to San Francisco. The food was Ok but the childrens meals left a lot to be desired. They only had once choice option so lucky we took snacks with us for them. Again service from the crew was wonderful. The space seats were great for the kids to sleep in. Maybe they could recline a bit more but on the whole they were great. Our return flight from Los Angeles was okay, but when we arrived in Auckland they did not have out stroller waiting for us. After a lot of confusion we were told it had been put in the cargo hold and was being transferred to our flight to Australia. Having a 2.5 layover in Auckland with a tired grumpy child is not pleasant, but when we boarded the flight home we were given our seats but not the extra things you get when you travel Premium Economy. No noise cancelling headphones and the children got their meals - but we didn't, until we complained. Our experience coming home was very disappointing. On complaining to Air New Zealand all we got for compensation were some airport dollars awarded to my account.
AircraftBoeing 777-300
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypePremium Economy
RouteMelbourne to San Francisco via AKL
Date FlownMay 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

Air New Zealand customer review

(New Zealand)

Fantastic service as always with Air NZ. Seat quality and aeroplane upkeep was excellent. Good meals, although I slept through one. When I asked for a snack later, friendly staff took me down to the galley, and let me choose a tray of whatever I liked. I needed some assistance connecting my phone, and again, the staff handled it all for me. Didn't push the business class priority to the point that made economy 3rd class citizens, staff were friendly and welcoming throughout.
AircraftBoeing 777-300ER
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteLHR to AKL via LAX
Date FlownJune 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

Air New Zealand customer review

(Australia)

Auckland to Christchurch return on A320. Flight to Christchurch Koru Hour flight meaning alcoholic beverages and Cheese and cracker or vegetable crisps served. Bags out quickly at Christchurch. Flight to Auckland biscuits or vegetable crisps served along with tea/coffee or water. Bags out after 25 minutes. Seat room pretty good. However for the very tall, could be issue. Flight fast lasting about an hour in both directions. Seated in 23F and 23A respectively. Good value flight for the duration.
AircraftA320
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAuckland to Christchurch
Date FlownAugust 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes