Air New Zealand - ANZ

Advantages: In-flight product service, Auckland Ground Handling
Disadvantages: At International airports they do not do their own groundhandling

...due to the fact that Air New Zealand does their own ground handling in Auckland, rather than contracting it out. This meant that the ground staff had a very comprehensive knowledge of the aircraft, and when asking for an exit row seat (for the extra leg room) was able to get it for the AKL-LAX sector, but the LAX-LHR sector was already booked by another passenger.Bags went through without any hassle despite being 6kgs over the 20kg weight limit. ...
...The new seats on Air New Zealand have a nice soft fabric, with the headrest 'wings' that many travelers enjoy (giving varying levels of support), and a 9 inch television set(yes in economy!)with a brand new 450 hours of tv and movies to complement an existing selection along with kids sections, CD's, and the most advanced interactive map of the flight I have ever seen with many different views. Another interesting thing was the quality of the headphones, ... Read review

Advantages: Friendly Staff, Excellent Service etc.
Disadvantages: Limited Destinations

...as carriers went: United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas and a few others were available. I hadn't really flown on Air New Zealand and because it was one of the cheaper airlines, I chose them. Los Angeles to Auckland I have just got to Los Angelas from Calgary onboard Air Canada. (I will have a review for Air Canada later.) Because I am a member of Aeroplan (Frequent Flyer Program), I was able to collect miles with Air New Zealand for they were ...
...as possible in a plane. Air New Zealand, on the other hand, like on Flight 1, made sure that the passengers were happy and comfortable. Auckland to Los Angeles Strangely enough, this was scheduled to be an eleven-hour flight, versus twelve and three-quarters on Flight 1. I’m sure it had something to do with how the earth rotates versus being in the sky, but that’s physics, and there’s a reason my degree is in English. Again, ... Read review

Advantages: Legroom, Food , service etc.
Disadvantages: Entertainment positioning.

...airline that I chose was Air New Zealand. We were on a flight from London Heathrow to Auckland but stopping off in LAX (Los Angeles in the middle.) Our plane was a boing 747-400 which is on ethat I have never heard off. My mum booked them over the internet. I flew form London Heathrow and because I have never been to the states before our family had to fill out immigration forms which we got in check-in we really wern't sure how to fill them in ...
...(That is important because with air malta my bag was over 7KG and so they took it off me in security and I had to pick it up on my way back.) And they done the whole process really quickly. With it being the states then you need a lot of security checks after the 9/11 inciddent. After security we went to the lounge and after the normal couple of hours wait we were on the plane no problem. And the plane took off on time too. The leg room on the plane ... Read review

Advantages: service
Disadvantages: long haul flights

I have flown with Air New Zealand for a long time and found them to be the best Airline around, (fighting for the top of course). The service is absolutely wonderful, whatever you need they're there with a reassuring smile. The stewards were very friendly and always gave their help whenever they could. the flight landing was comfortable and the seating is brilliant. On long haul flights, it's especially nice to have good in-flight staff, a regular ...
...same videos on the way there and on the way back. If you ask they will change the video but remember to ask or you will be stuck with a film you have already seen! Air New Zealand is the best and has excellence in every department! ... Read review

Advantages: They are the only company flying to Rarotonga, regular flights, lots of destinations
Disadvantages: Chining flight datescan be difficult due to their popularity and monopoly of australasia

...6 long haul flights with Air New Zealand in ht elast 4 months and I have to say they are one of the best airlines I have flown with. The staff are honestly friendly and have a good sense of humour while still maintaing the attentivness to their jobs. They were always on hand to bring drinks through out the flight and brought hot face cloths to wash with in the mornings as well. The seats have pleanty of legroom for the average passengers and I had ...
...is also possible on request adn with the pilot agreeance to go into the cockpit with the piolots for landing. The planes were always clean and i felt very safe. There were plenty of toilets with space which were well equiped. The planes all showed current films suitable for all ages and with plenty of viewing screens so there was no trouble seeing them either. There is also a good choice of music to listen too. ... Read review