Flight to NZ

Hi, I'm 27 and female too. I booked my flights with Trailfinders and they found me the best price. I would recommend them.

I flew to Auckland direct (well with a refuel in LA) a few Christmas's ago. I really wouldn't recommend it. I have flown on lots of 12 hour plus journeys (including Sydney)and thought that it would prepare me. No way! I would never do it again. Especially through America. The hassle was crazy. We had to fill out customs forms, immigration forms etc for an hour transit in the gate lounge. To put it in perspective i left my house at 4AM on the Thursday and arrived in Auckland at 1PM on Saturday!
I would advise going through Asia. As the transit process is much quicker and easier, plus i think its a slightly shorter flight time.
I flew Air New Zealand and they are a good airline in terms of food, legroom etc but no more so than other well know airlines.

I flew Royal Brunei last year and they are an OK airline. No alcohol but i don't drink on flights anyway! Bander Seri Bagawan is a small airport and if this is the option you choose i would advise getting a transit tour around the city which the airline will offer or getting a hotel room to relax in.

Don't worry about it being a Muslim country as long as you are a respectful you will be fine. (for example not showing lots of flesh etc) I always carry a pashmina with me to cover my arms up as it makes me feel better standing in the smoking rooms full of men!

Have a fab trip and try to book your flight soon as they get booked up really early. When i flew I booked in March and my flight dates were 15th December until 5th January.

Also I would recommend joining the airlines frequent flyer programe. (even though it s only 2 flights) I found that as a single traveler and a member they put me in better seats (emergency exit row) I joined the Singapore airlines (part of star alliance) and when i flew to Auckland my seats were better. (although that is just my opinion!)
Hope that helps!

ljbnotts wrote: »

Hi, I'm 27 and female too. I booked my flights with Trailfinders and they found me the best price. I would recommend them.

I flew to Auckland direct (well with a refuel in LA) a few Christmas's ago. I really wouldn't recommend it. I have flown on lots of 12 hour plus journeys (including Sydney)and thought that it would prepare me. No way! I would never do it again. Especially through America. The hassle was crazy. We had to fill out customs forms, immigration forms etc for an hour transit in the gate lounge. To put it in perspective i left my house at 4AM on the Thursday and arrived in Auckland at 1PM on Saturday!
I would advise going through Asia. As the transit process is much quicker and easier, plus i think its a slightly shorter flight time.
I flew Air New Zealand and they are a good airline in terms of food, legroom etc but no more so than other well know airlines.

I flew Royal Brunei last year and they are an OK airline. No alcohol but i don't drink on flights anyway! Bander Seri Bagawan is a small airport and if this is the option you choose i would advise getting a transit tour around the city which the airline will offer or getting a hotel room to relax in.

Don't worry about it being a Muslim country as long as you are a respectful you will be fine. (for example not showing lots of flesh etc) I always carry a pashmina with me to cover my arms up as it makes me feel better standing in the smoking rooms full of men!

Have a fab trip and try to book your flight soon as they get booked up really early. When i flew I booked in March and my flight dates were 15th December until 5th January.

Also I would recommend joining the airlines frequent flyer programe. (even though it s only 2 flights) I found that as a single traveler and a member they put me in better seats (emergency exit row) I joined the Singapore airlines (part of star alliance) and when i flew to Auckland my seats were better. (although that is just my opinion!)
Hope that helps!

A belated post in response to this helpful information.

I too am travelling with Singapore Airlines to Auckland and note that you recommended joining their frequent flyer programme. I've already booked flights - Do you know if I can still join? Presumably you mean the Krisflyer programme.

Don't the benefits occur after the flight is made (ie miles accumulated)? Sorry if I'm being dense!
Thanks