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Best Seats on the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air New Zealand's 787-9 fleet operates long-haul routes from Auckland and is mid-retrofit. The first converted aircraft (ZK-NZH) returned in 2025 after 184 days in Singapore; 7 were done by the end of 2025 and all 14 are scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. A retrofitted aircraft seats 272 with 4 Business Premier Luxe and 22 redesigned Business Premier.
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SeatRadar Editorial · Last reviewed 2026-07-25Key facts
- Airline
- Air New Zealand
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- Family
- Boeing 787
- Business cabins
- Business Premier, Business Premier Luxe, Business Premier New
- Best seats
- 1A, 1K, 4A, 4K, 1A, 1K
- Avoid
- 5D, 5G, 2D, 2G, 7D, 7G
- Last updated
- 2026-07-25
Business Premier — Business Class
Configuration: 1-1-1 herringbone · Unretrofitted aircraft
The original herringbone layout — all seats have aisle access, though the angle takes getting used to. Being replaced fleet-wide through 2026.
Best seats: 1A, 1K, 4A, 4K
Avoid: 5D, 5G
Business Premier Luxe — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 · 7 of 14 aircraft as of end-2025
Four larger Luxe suites at the front of the business cabin. Behind them sit 22 redesigned Business Premier seats, also 1-2-1. Bookable as a paid seat-select upgrade on top of a Business Premier fare.
Best seats: 1A, 1K
Avoid: 2D, 2G
Business Premier New — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 · Retrofitted aircraft (22 seats)
The redesigned Business Premier that fills the cabin behind the Luxe suites — same lie-flat seat, no door.
Best seats: 5A, 5K, 6A, 6K
Avoid: 7D, 7G
Routes this aircraft flies
- Auckland to Los Angeles (NZ2/NZ1)
- Auckland to San Francisco (NZ6/NZ7)
- Auckland to Tokyo Narita (NZ99/NZ90)
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats in Business Premier on the Air New Zealand 787-9?
The best Business Premier seats on the Air New Zealand 787-9 are 1A, 1K, 4A, 4K. The configuration is 1-1-1 herringbone. The original herringbone layout — all seats have aisle access, though the angle takes getting used to. Being replaced fleet-wide through 2026.
Which seats should I avoid in Business Premier on the Air New Zealand 787-9?
Avoid seats 5D, 5G in Business Premier on the Air New Zealand 787-9.
What are the best seats in Business Premier Luxe on the Air New Zealand 787-9?
The best Business Premier Luxe seats on the Air New Zealand 787-9 are 1A, 1K. The configuration is 1-2-1. Four larger Luxe suites at the front of the business cabin. Behind them sit 22 redesigned Business Premier seats, also 1-2-1. Bookable as a paid seat-select upgrade on top of a Business Premier fare.
Which seats should I avoid in Business Premier Luxe on the Air New Zealand 787-9?
Avoid seats 2D, 2G in Business Premier Luxe on the Air New Zealand 787-9.
What are the best seats in Business Premier New on the Air New Zealand 787-9?
The best Business Premier New seats on the Air New Zealand 787-9 are 5A, 5K, 6A, 6K. The configuration is 1-2-1. The redesigned Business Premier that fills the cabin behind the Luxe suites — same lie-flat seat, no door.
Which seats should I avoid in Business Premier New on the Air New Zealand 787-9?
Avoid seats 7D, 7G in Business Premier New on the Air New Zealand 787-9.
What is the business class configuration on the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner?
The Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has a 1-1-1 herringbone business class layout in the Business Premier cabin.
What routes does the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fly?
Typical routes include Auckland to Los Angeles (NZ2/NZ1); Auckland to San Francisco (NZ6/NZ7); Auckland to Tokyo Narita (NZ99/NZ90).
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