Air New Zealand (NZ) Guide

Fleet, cabin products, routes and retrofit status.

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Key facts

Airline
Air New Zealand
IATA code
NZ
Aircraft types
4
Cabin products
3
Routes covered
3
Active retrofit
Business Premier Luxe

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Routes covered

Cabin retrofit tracker

Air New Zealand's new long-haul cabin includes Business Premier Luxe (4 larger suites at the front of business), the redesigned Business Premier seat, and Economy Skynest sleep pods. The first retrofitted 787-9 (ZK-NZH) entered service in 2025 after a 184-day conversion; the whole 787-9 fleet is due to be done by the end of 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What aircraft does Air New Zealand fly?

Air New Zealand operates Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, Airbus A321neo on long-haul routes covered by SeatRadar.

What is the best business class on Air New Zealand?

Air New Zealand's best business class is typically found on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which operates the Business Premier.

What is the status of Air New Zealand's Business Premier Luxe rollout?

Air New Zealand's new long-haul cabin includes Business Premier Luxe (4 larger suites at the front of business), the redesigned Business Premier seat, and Economy Skynest sleep pods. Next: 787-9 fleet retrofit completion — scheduled for end of 2026, followed by first 787-10 deliveries.