Boeing 787

Best Seats on the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

Air New Zealand's 787-10s are on order but not yet in service — first deliveries are expected from mid-2026, and the airline has since added two more to the order. They will arrive with 42 Business Premier seats including 8 Business Premier Luxe suites, four at the front of each of two cabins. Routes below are indicative of where they are expected to fly.

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· Last reviewed 2026-07-25

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
2026-07-25

Business Premier Luxe — Business Class

Configuration: 1-2-1 · 8 suites per aircraft (not yet delivered)

Four Luxe suites at the front of each of the two business cabins, eight in total — twice as many as the retrofitted 787-9.

Best seats: 1A, 1K

Avoid: 2D, 2G

Business Premier New — Business Class

Configuration: 1-2-1 · Remaining 34 of 42 business seats (not yet delivered)

Same lie-flat seat as Luxe but smaller and without the 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. Four Luxe suites at the front of each of the two business cabins, eight in total — twice as many as the retrofitted 787-9.

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 smaller and without the 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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