Boeing 787
Best Seats on the Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air New Zealand's 787-9 fleet operates long-haul routes from Auckland. The cabin is currently the older Business Premier (herringbone 1-1-1), with the new Business Premier Luxe rolling out on retrofitted and newly-delivered aircraft.
Last updated 2026-05-01
Key facts
- Airline
- Air New Zealand
- Aircraft
- Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- Family
- Boeing 787
- Business cabins
- Business Premier, Business Premier Luxe
- Best seats
- 1A, 1K, 4A, 4K, 1A, 1K
- Avoid
- 5D, 5G, 2D, 2G
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
Business Premier — Business Class
Configuration: 1-1-1 herringbone · Majority of current fleet
Herringbone layout means all seats have aisle access. The angle takes some getting used to, but the seat is highly rated.
Best seats: 1A, 1K, 4A, 4K
Avoid: 5D, 5G
Business Premier Luxe — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 · Rolling out 2025-2026
Only available on the latest delivery aircraft. Includes a privacy door and is at the front of the cabin — only 4 Luxe suites per plane.
Best seats: 1A, 1K
Avoid: 2D, 2G
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. Herringbone layout means all seats have aisle access. The angle takes some getting used to, but the seat is highly rated.
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. Only available on the latest delivery aircraft. Includes a privacy door and is at the front of the cabin — only 4 Luxe suites per plane.
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 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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