Boeing 787
Best Seats on the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
Air New Zealand's 787-10s are the newest aircraft in the fleet and the first to launch with Business Premier Luxe at delivery. Currently operating to Asia and select North American routes.
Last updated 2026-05-01
Key facts
- Airline
- Air New Zealand
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
- Family
- Boeing 787
- Business cabins
- Business Premier Luxe, Business Premier New
- Best seats
- 1A, 1K, 5A, 5K, 6A, 6K
- Avoid
- 2D, 2G, 7D, 7G
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
Business Premier Luxe — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 · First 4 rows only
Luxe is only 4 suites at the front. The rest of business is Business Premier New (also 1-2-1, no door).
Best seats: 1A, 1K
Avoid: 2D, 2G
Business Premier New — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 · Rest of cabin
Same lie-flat seat as Luxe but without the privacy door. Excellent product overall.
Best seats: 5A, 5K, 6A, 6K
Avoid: 7D, 7G
Routes this aircraft flies
- Auckland to Singapore (NZ283/NZ282)
- Auckland to Tokyo Narita (NZ99/NZ90)
- Auckland to New York JFK (NZ1/NZ2)
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats in Business Premier Luxe on the Air New Zealand 787-10?
The best Business Premier Luxe seats on the Air New Zealand 787-10 are 1A, 1K. The configuration is 1-2-1. Luxe is only 4 suites at the front. The rest of business is Business Premier New (also 1-2-1, no door).
Which seats should I avoid in Business Premier Luxe on the Air New Zealand 787-10?
Avoid seats 2D, 2G in Business Premier Luxe on the Air New Zealand 787-10.
What are the best seats in Business Premier New on the Air New Zealand 787-10?
The best Business Premier New seats on the Air New Zealand 787-10 are 5A, 5K, 6A, 6K. The configuration is 1-2-1. Same lie-flat seat as Luxe but without the privacy door. Excellent product overall.
Which seats should I avoid in Business Premier New on the Air New Zealand 787-10?
Avoid seats 7D, 7G in Business Premier New on the Air New Zealand 787-10.
What is the business class configuration on the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner?
The Air New Zealand Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner has a 1-2-1 business class layout in the Business Premier Luxe cabin.
What routes does the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner fly?
Typical routes include Auckland to Singapore (NZ283/NZ282); Auckland to Tokyo Narita (NZ99/NZ90); Auckland to New York JFK (NZ1/NZ2).
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