First 787-9 route goes to PER AKL

[markis10]

[h=5]First -9 Dreamliner to fly transTasman route

Air New Zealand has just announced the launch route for the first commercial 787-9 Dreamliner service will be between Auckland and Perth, commencing late next year.

CEO Christopher Luxon made the announcement this afternoon at the opening of Air NZ's Customer Innovation and Collaboration Centre in Auckland.

Luxon confirmed the Star Alliance carrier's 787-9 would be configured with 18 lie-flat seats in the Business Premier zone, 21 seats in Premium Economy and 263 seats in Economy class (including 14 Skycouch rows).[/h]
https://www.facebook.com/traveldaily/posts/10152624477065995

 

[GoldenWinger]

Air NZ 787-9s to fly AKL-PER

Air New Zealand announced its 787-9s will fly AKL-PER from late 2014. Shanghai and Tokyo to follow soon after...

Air New Zealand 787-9 to fly Auckland - Perth - Airline Hub Buzz | Airline news and Information

 

[Mattg]

Re: Air NZ 787-9s to fly AKL-PER

I have a feeling they wouldn't be giving Perth priority if not for the new competition from QF..

 

[Fr33faller]

Re: Air NZ 787-9s to fly AKL-PER

That's great news, if only it could come sooner!

I have a feeling they wouldn't be giving Perth priority if not for the new competition from QF..

What is QF's competition on this route? Are they also opening a direct PER-AKL?

 

[mannej]

Re: Air NZ 787-9s to fly AKL-PER

That's great news, if only it could come sooner!


What is QF's competition on this route? Are they also opening a direct PER-AKL?

There isn't much of a competition. It's a twice weekly service on the 330.

 

[markis10]

Re: Air NZ 787-9s to fly AKL-PER

There isn't much of a competition. It's a twice weekly service on the 330.

Correct, and its seasonal, no winter flights scheduled.

 

[Timba-Jet]

Good to see ANZ giving OZ and PER some love. Wishful thinking, but imagine if it continued onto LON....

For new plane lovers on the east coast. Let's do EK A380 to AKL, then connect to PER