Air NZ is improving the offering for economy passengers on its Tahiti, Perth and Honolulu services from October 30 with passengers enjoying full-inflight service, meal, inflight entertainment, and baggage allowances, as the airline makes moves to further lift its customer proposition.

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Air NZ General Manager Short Haul Airline Jeremy O’Brien says these changes came out of research done to understand what the airline’s customers value on its longer flights.

“From talking with customers we’ve heard loud and clear there’s a need for a consistent Air New Zealand experience, so the changes to our Seats to Suit product have been made to enhance the customer experience.

“The majority of our customers on these services already purchased The Works, with only 5 per cent of customers buying just a seat fare. Ensuring everyone can enjoy a meal from our delicious new menu gives an overall better onboard experience and streamlines the process for our crew and customers.

“As for Honolulu, moving this service to our Longhaul offering brings it in line with our other North American destinations so customers will now be able to choose between Economy, Premium Economy and Business Premier on these flights.”

What’s changing?

Perth and Tahiti

• From October 20, Seat and Seat+bag fares will no longer be available to be booked on flights departing after October 30.
• Customers will now be able to choose between The Works (Economy), Premium Economy and Business Premier.
• During the transition period, customers who have purchased aSeator Seat+bagprior to October 20, will receive a full meal and beverage service and Inflight Entertainment if travelling post 30 October.
• Original ticketed baggage allowance, Airpoints Dollars and Status Points accrual will apply to existing tickets.

Honolulu

• From October 30, Honolulu flights will move to a full-service offering.
• Customers can choose between Economy, Premium Economy and Business Premier on these flights.
• During the transition period, customers who have purchased a Seat, Seat+bag or The Works will automatically receive our full service Economy offering.
• Original ticketed baggage allowance, Airpoints Dollars and Status Points accrual will apply to existing tickets.

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