Comfortable flight to New Zealand

WAYT · 13 September 2017 at 1:43AM

Gulf Air Business Class(Falcon Gold) is not the best, but you might be able to get some sleep along the way, as the seats are lie flat, though perhaps at an angle.
MH have fully flat on the A330

https://www.gulfair.com/on-board/falcon-gold-seats
https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/sg/en/experience/business-class/new_level_of_comfort.html

Plus of course you have the lounges in London, Bangkok and Auckland(barely enough time in Bahrain and KL), better food onboard, priority check-in, Fast Track, extra luggage allowance etc.

Premium Economy offers little in comparison....

Just an example. Other combinations may be possible. Less expensive to overnight in Bangkok. You can spend your savings on an aromatherapy or herbal compress massage.

WAYT · 13 September 2017 at 4:17AM

If you prefer less stopovers, you can look at a Turkish Airlines/Malaysia Airlines combo,

There is another good option, especially if you live in or near London. Posted to PM.

silvercar · 13 September 2017 at 9:28AM

Worth a read:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1866594-advice-travel-auckland.html

richardw · 13 September 2017 at 10:02AM

I'm finding new aircraft types are better for long haul, you seem to feel less tired.

Look at A350 and A380 operated flights and also B787 Dreamliner operated flights in premium economy.

On long haul it's the extra cost per hour flown that's important.

pandora205 · 13 September 2017 at 10:16AM

I've flown to NZ three times, sadly always economy. The first and third times I flew with Singapore Airlines and the second time with Emirates. Each time I found good deals, using STA travel first time then Skyscanner (and Quidco for cashback). My preference is for a change in Singapore as stopping in Dubai meant an extra touch down (meaning all disembark for an hour for refueling) in Melbourne - not good. They're both good airlines. If you have a break of more than 5 hours in Singapore you can do a city tour, and it's also a great airport to visit. I've not had a formal stop over though first trip we were delayed at Heathrow so had a missed connection, and were put in a hotel for nine hours in Singapore, so saw a bit of the city.

littlereddevil · 13 September 2017 at 12:15PM

dondo wrote: »

In that case you may be better in one of the transit hotels so no need to clear immigration and do one of the free tours from the airport which you don't need to clear immigration for either.

http://www.changiairport.com/en/airport-experience/attractions-and-services/free-singapore-tour.html

The tour used to only be for Singapore airlines customers, is it for anyone now?

dondo · 13 September 2017 at 2:20PM

littlereddevil wrote: »

The tour used to only be for Singapore airlines customers, is it for anyone now?

Looks like it is open to anyone

"Eligibility Requirements

You are a transit passenger of Changi Airport.
Your layover period is at least 5.5 hours and less than 24 hours, and your flight schedule fits in with our tour timing requirements (see Tour Timings below)."

WAYT · 13 September 2017 at 2:30PM

silvercar wrote: »

Worth a read:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1866594-advice-travel-auckland.html

It's an option:

or

fifeken · 14 September 2017 at 3:33AM

pandora205 wrote: »

My preference is for a change in Singapore as stopping in Dubai meant an extra touch down (meaning all disembark for an hour for refueling) in Melbourne - not good.

Emirates now have a non-stop Dubai to Auckland flight, as well as flights via Melbourne (and Brisbane).

Comfortable flight to New Zealand

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