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Air New Zealand?

gemmagem
gemmagem Posts: 45 Forumite
in Overseas holidays & travel planning
Hi all,

Has anyone has ever travelled with Air NZ? I've found some cheap flights to LA with them (through eBookers) but have no experience of flying with them.

They are considerably cheaper than the other airlines and £280 for a direct return flight is a bargain! I'm just wondering if this is because they are not as popular/have worse service than the other airlines...

Any opinions would be great, thanks!
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Comments

  • Sam_Bee
    Sam_Bee Posts: 1,393 Forumite
    No, they are great, one of the worlds best carriers. Maybe they are cheap as they fill from LA to Auckland, and have plenty of space from London to LA. If I had the option, i'd choose either them or Virgin.

    If they fit your budget and your timeframe, have no fears, get in there and book!
  • gemmagem
    gemmagem Posts: 45 Forumite
    Fantastic! That's great to know, thank you. Looks like the best deal then :)
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  • silvinho13
    silvinho13 Posts: 17 Forumite
    Flew with them to NZ last month, and also used them to fly domestic whilst in NZ...Absolutly NO problems at all...Great prices, service and almost everything else.. You will enjoy!:T
  • gooseman_2
    gooseman_2 Posts: 18 Forumite
    I was looking into to flying with them too!!!

    The comments have eased my worries!!

    Cheers
  • kitchpoo
    kitchpoo Posts: 1,255 Forumite
    They were lovely 12 years ago when I went. really friendly - not one fake smile around!!!!
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  • wehavethepower
    wehavethepower Posts: 80 Forumite
    Air New Zealand really is one of the world's best airlines and have won several awards - their food and wine is particularly good! Would always recommend them.
  • bylromarha
    bylromarha Posts: 10,085 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    They are fab. Flew to NZ Nov 2005 with OH and then 15 month old...excellent service throughout. We had a refulling stopover in LA.

    The reason it's probably so cheap is because LA/AUK leg was full both ways. LON/LA leg we had about 4 seats per passenger!
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  • heatherw_01
    heatherw_01 Posts: 6,818 Ambassador
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    I flew with them last year and the service was poor. Seems like I was unlucky.
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  • blue_haddock
    blue_haddock Posts: 12,110 Forumite
    When i did my RTW trip a few years back most of the travelling was done on Air NZ and they were pretty good, i'd have no problem using them again.
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