Air New Zealand 777 BUSINESS CLASS REVIEW - Fiji to Auckland! 

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Bout 8:20 to 8:25 the audio is mixed Paul. Great vid though!

That seating arrangement would drive me nuts. I’d ask sit in an economy in a real window seat. LOL . That would be for me.

When we went to NZ in 2018, my husband and I did have breakfast together using the buddy seat. It's a delightful idea and several other people on the flight also decided to do the same. I will say, of all the airlines I've flown, Air New Zealand hands down is my absolute favorite and we can't wait until we're all able to travel safely again to have another visit to the wonderful land of even more wonderful people. Kia Ora!

I’ve flown ANZ business class a lot and those seats become a fabulous flat bed. Their USP is that your head is away from the aisle. Given that Air Kiwi’s long hauls mainly left (!) in the evening who cares about not facing the window. Give me a decent bed, good service and a great meal and I’ll crane my neck to look out the window. Oh and the champagne in the beer glass is very stable when it gets bouncy. Look forward to getting back in the air one day. I’m also intrigued about what Air New Zealand’s new business class will look like.

I do love a good Boeing 777 spool-up! Pity that Air NZ's seat doesn't match the high quality service and food/drink. Thankfully I *think* they're putting a new seat into the 787-10s.

I thought I saw you at Auckland Airport! Date matches my flight!

Unlike other trip reporters, you never skimp on quality Paul, I’ve been watching since the early part of Paul’s Trip Reports, keep it up, my friend!

Kia Ora from Auckland. Hope you enjoyed your time here. You are right in that only New Zealand citizens can enter NZ right now. I’m a patriotic supporter of Air NZ however have always been unhappy with the BC seating. Flew business class once and couldn’t stand the sight of people’s feet hanging out. The symbol is known as the KORU, a native NZ plant in our forests. Kia Kaha everyone.

Something is off with the audio at the takeoff. Just letting you know, 👍

I flew Air New Zealand from San Francisco to Australia seven years ago. I enjoyed a fabulous flight and excellent service on a 747. (I miss those wonderful passenger jets)! Air New Zealand gets 5 stars from me. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I hope to fly that airline again, soon. Thanks for the review, Paul. 🌼

Miss your more frequent uploads, but I am glad you have a backlog that you can dole out.

Id love to hear the justifacation for that seat design. Business class for fearfull fliers

I personally love air New Zealand hope you enjoyed it too!

9:29 foot rest seat used

8:17 Overlapping voiceover, otherwise great video

Fiji looks so beautiful 🇫🇯🇫🇯 would love to go there

Ah the sound of a Trent engine spooling up, beautiful! Great video as always Paul!

Great video! Some really amazing views during the take off from Nadi!✈️

Love Air New Zealand's livery!!!! Be safe and well

Great to see you again 💗 I'd like to visit New Zealand, but since we here in the US cannot get our act together on COVID-19, it is likely not a trip made soon.

Paul thank you for your wonderful uploads you kept us sane in lockdown

Always enjoy watching your reviews Paul. Keep em' coming if you can. Cheers.

Great video ,its great to see the beautiful scenery of NZ

Paul's back and better than ever, baby!

I flew in a Air New Zealand Boeing 777 last November of 2019 flying from Los Angeles International Airport KLAX to Auckland International Airport AKL/NZAA and it's a nice ride.

Excellent video Paul. Informative, fun and a great watch.

Yay! You're back! Awesome video as always

Love your editing - and choice of music. Really adds to it.

Howdy, awesome video as always Paul! I’m glad you’re back! By the way, I hope they get rid of that crazy seat soon!😸😻😸

A very good trip report, Paul. I flew Premium Economy from BNE to AKL several years ago and it was truly wonderful. That was on the 777-300ER, which is an experience all on its own ! Thanks for sharing.

Finally a new video thought he had finished RU-vid

Great review as always i enjoy your reviews and flights greetings from the Netherlands

Well this has brightened the day - a new video!

I loved the video and the content as always!! Take care

Ah Paul, superb yet again my man !

Thanks. You've got my flying appetite up again. Soon!

Hello!!!! I love ur videos Paul. Rlly good to be back. 😃😃

Surprised AZ still has these seats. Been on Virgin A340 and didn’t enjoy the seat experience.

Excellent video as per usual. It's been a long time since I was in NAN. It was in 1975 on my first solo international flight from SYD to NAN to HNL on a QF 747-200. Good to see what it's like now.

The airport at Fiji was once called Naval Air Station Nandi during WW2. It was constructed by USN “Seabees” in 1942 as a forward airfield to cover the Solomon Slot from Guadalcanal up to Truk. It was my Father’s home for a number of months as he was a pilot with the VS-67 squadron of the US Navy.

Great video Paul Loving the content at the moment

Flying is mankind’s greatest achievements! Greatest statement ever!

great video at one point there was a simultaneous repeat of audio when said we flew right out of Nandi it could just my device though

Man the last time I was in Fiji was in the winter of 2008 back when Air Pacific was flying. I got to fly onboard their 747-400s which was quite the experience especially for an 8 year old. Things have really changed at that airport since the last time I was there. I also got to fly to Auckland onboard one of Air Pacific’s 737s. You have some amazing content and I’m looking forward to seeing more :)

extraordinary as usual Paul

I had to chuckle when Paul said he wasn’t sure how many people decided to use the buddy seat facility when a few minutes later there is someone in front doing exactly that.

Hi paul, great video and looking at your many videos it looks like you've had an amazing experience in the southern hemisphere. Air new Zealand also have the sky beds in economy witch i believe is original to them.

0:52 - Looks like your driver ran that stop sign!

Never get bored watching your trips. But its pandemic time so stay safe. Take care of yourself. Love from India🇮🇳

Hi. Great video. Have missed these! Just so you know you have dour commentary at 8.18 (approx) in the video. I did know there were two Paul's! Lol x

im so exited to see air new landed finally

Great video, as always!👏💪 The seat, however, can only be described as a "herringbone" configuration that takes you away as possible from the window on a window seat while providing plenty of view on the other passenger's feet, instead!!!😜

Great vlog as always! What a strange glass to serve Champagne in. Looks more like a beer glass to me. Talk about a cabin refit. I have heard that why almost all the A-380 have been but in storage is not only because of the Covid, but also the price of a cabin refit to the price of $500 mill. Pr aircraft! Holy crap!

My grandparents flew from Wellington Wellington NZ to Sydney Australia on TEAL by ying boat. Then onto the UK on BOAC. It took 12 days in both directions.

Posters are from 1950s, when TEAL (Became Air New Zealand in 1965) started the "Coral Route" which was Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand.Iconic stuff, TEAL started in 1940 and was known as Tasman Empire Airways limited based out of Mechanics Bay in Auckland. They used Flying boats until the Mid 1950s.

Nice work man. Great video as always 👍

Ronaldsway Airport (Isle of Man) is served by the narrow gauge railway, it even has its own station

normal people: Great Video! Me: *life changing*

Very interesting Paul! I havent flown or filmed a flight video in many months so I'm just watching some trip reports to get my cravings of aviation down haha! until I get back to flying!

Great review of Air New Zealand Paul! May I ask which camera/suction did you use for the takeoff/landing video?

Another great video! Hope your staying safe. 👍

I should not watch this film it brought back to many happy memories. Did the trip in business February this year just before the Covid struck.

Great video !!

Paul did you ever take that business flight on Oman Air back in December and when will you upload it? Keep them coming Paul,always look forward to your reports.

Well presented...thankyou.👌I like how you made clear you heading south to Auckland...shows that you are geographically aware...haha. Just to add...pre-covid Air NZ during the peak season of June to September they were operating 5 flights a day into Nadi from Auckland , Christchurch and Wellington. Nadi was the second busiest port internationally after Sydney on their network. Sadly thats all disappeared along with several thousand staff at Air NZ...not to mention most of Fiji's resort workers....sad times indeed.

I miss travelling but I definitely don’t miss those seats.

Woah he’s back

This caught me by surprise only in the last year or so more reviews from around the world have given a small country a go. Inflight wifi is 100% free when fitted with no cap and speeds are about 15-20Mbps. Elite (Highest teir) get one free "Elite Short haul upgrade" which many people book an economy seat and get an upgrade to business for free Speculation is that the New Business class seat will show on the 787-10

Thanks ! Long time no see...

I’ve flown ANZ a few times from U.K., which we can sadly do no more! I love the airline. Prem economy was excellent. Can’t afford business yet but hope to one day!

Great video. This is possibly a former SIA aircraft. Air NZ bought a few -200ERs.

Nice one Paul, thanksNJC

The Isle of Man airport has a narrow gauge railway right outside the airport and an actual station so you could use it to get to the airport from Douglas and other Manx towns

Shame you didn't show your arrival into AKL. That Maori gate as you head into security is magnificent.

You mentioned Elal, would you fly with them soon (of course, when they'll return to fly...)?

Interesting video, I last used Air NZ economy in February 2019. I've made about a dozen trips to New Zealand from the UK. The first from LGW even though I lived about 8 miles from LHR. That flight was with Continental in 1991. DC10 to Denver 747 Denver to Honolulu 747 to AKL. On the way back 747 to LAX 747 to Newark DC10 to LGW, all economy. Since that flight all trips from LHR, which is now about 3 miles from home. One trip LHR to Tokyo (NRT) with JAL then Air NZ 767 to AKL via Nadi (NAN) and AKL to NRT in the other direction including an upgrade to Business on JAL to LHR. Have used Singapore economy A380 to Changi (SIN) then 777 to AKL and the same in reverse. Have used Virgin to SFO the Air NZ to AKL and the same back all economy. Virgin economy was great and at the time you got an amenity kit even in economy, I don't think they do that anymore. The rest have been Air NZ all the way LHR to AKL via LAX in economy in 747s and recently 777s, last trip Jan-Feb 2019. Have always loved the Air NZ product in economy and usually were able to select the paired window and aisle seats at the back of the 777 aircraft. (A bit more roomy for a couple of fatties). It's a shame that Air NZ chose to stop a direct service to LHR. Now planning our next trip to NZ as the border has re-opened and as we've missed 2 trips due to COVID we have saved enough to go Business class and buying through Air NZ or cheap flight web sites it looks like Air NZ have an arrangement with Virgin via SFO or LAX. Last time we went via SFO it seamed more relaxed than LAX. Looking forward to sampling Virgin and Air NZ Business Class.

Hearing those engines spool gave me the chills. I miss flying.

Were you able to convert the seat into a flatbed?

My favorite airline! Go New Zealand 🇳🇿

I can’t amagin how loud it was at your gate

Another place I love to visit in my time

my wife and I did buddy dining from LHR to LAX in 2016, mainly I think because it meant she could stare at Jenson Button behind me 😀

I actually like those types of seats. I do agree though how they have controls and few other things could have been done better

Great video mate you gotta come up to Alaska next time your in the USA and covid is settled try Alaska air in Alaska it’s great

It seems August 2020 is the month where we both have published an Air New Zealand Business Class review;

Great video. Thank you for sharing

9:26 another proof that people do use the buddy seat haha :)

Thanks for filming and sharing. I'm a railroad buff. Do they still run trains on the tracks in Fuji? Probably can find on internet but I just thought I'd ask since I know you're also a train fan.

Was that garlic bread at 10.00. That’s the future. I’ve tasted it.

Finally a new video

Up until now I’ve avoided Air New Zealand Business Class strictly because of the seat/cabin design. When they correct their MISTAKE, I’ll be happy to travel with them.

Crazy cabin

looks really nice.

As always, your content quality is so consistent. Really appreciated. Keep going, and post more often if possible :D

I tried to message you on insta but you have messages from randoms blocked (fair enough haha). Found your channel a week ago bro, and have binge watched the lot every night this week. thanks heaps and keep it up. Planning some future travel around the Deer Stalker and/or the Artic Sleeper with my father in law. Awesome. Thank you!

Nicely done. Ahh the good ol days of international travel ! AirNZ have horrible over priced business class where you only see the feet of other passengers. Gave up on AirNZ a couple of years ago, long haul done by Emirates or Cathay - much better service, cheaper and a better seat. They’ve got a lot of catching up to do in the future when we can fly again.

Hi paul, I am going to Mexico (cancun) next year, was wondering if you have ever been there before and what the queues are like as seen some of them are long

Liked the Quentin Tarantino tribute @ 7:03!

Love the content