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Travel Forum / Travel Types / Air Travel / November 2007Tips for cheapest business (or possibly premium economy) class fare from New Zealand to UK
Hi rec.travel.air, My partner and I will be looking to travel home from New Zealand to the UK - one way only - at the end of April or beginning of May 2008. I find economy class just too uncomfortable for words, so I'm prepared to shell out for business class this time around, although I'm also looking at premium economy. Some questions, then, for your combined wisdom: - What is the cheapest way (or time) to get these fares? - What carriers should I be considering? - I've seen the figures for premium economy seat sizes at http://www.seatguru.com/charts/premium_economy.php, but I can't easily visualise how this will compare to a business class seat - can anyone describe to me their personal experience? Any other hints, tips or advice gratefully received... Cheers - Adam... > Hi rec.travel.air, > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Cheers - Adam... Between the UK and New Zealand, British Airways' World Traveller Plus (via Asia), or possibly Air New Zealand's Premium Economy. The latter offers business class amenities and meals (although I don't think lounge access), with a larger seat and more legroom. But it is generally priced higher than BA's product which is essentially economy class service, albeit with more legroom and a wider seat. Other airlines with a Premium Economy service includes both Taiwanese carriers, China Air and Eva (but I'm not sure if they offer a decent connection to Auckland via Taiwan. Frankly, this is one area I would talk to a travel agent. Even if they charge a fee (which many do these days because they don't make much, if anything, in commission (depending on country), they may have a suggestion. And I would also look at buying a round trip (return) ticket and discarding the return if your ticket is only one way (single). Jeff On 22 Nov, 14:23, adamomitche...@kiwis.co.uk wrote: > Hi rec.travel.air, > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > visualise how this will compare to a business class seat - can anyone > describe to me their personal experience? On BA it is not as good but definitely better than basic economy. Basically what you might expect from the price difference (price going up exponentially with comfort/space) > Any other hints, tips or advice gratefully received... > Cheers - Adam... |
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