Air New Zealand Business Premier Luxe Tracker: Which Aircraft Have the New Cabin?
Air New Zealand's new long-haul cabin includes Business Premier Luxe (4 suites with doors at the front of business), the redesigned Business Premier seat, and Economy Skynest sleep pods. The first 787-9 with the new cabin entered service in 2024; full fleet retrofit will take years.
Last updated 2026-05-01
Key facts
- Airline
- Air New Zealand
- Cabin product
- Business Premier Luxe
- Fleet total
- 29
- With new cabin
- 10
- Completion
- 34%
- Next milestone
- 777-300ER retrofit start — expected mid-2026
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
Fleet rollout status
Total: 10 of 29 aircraft (34%) carry Business Premier Luxe.
- Boeing 787-10: 8 of 8 (100%) — All delivered with the new cabin including 4 Luxe suites per aircraft.
- Boeing 787-9: 2 of 14 (14%) — Retrofit programme in early stages. Most still operate the legacy herringbone Business Premier.
- Boeing 777-300ER: 0 of 7 (0%) — Retrofit announced for 2026-2027. Currently all operate the legacy herringbone product.
Rollout timeline
- 2022-06: Business Premier Luxe and Skynest unveiled
- 2024-04: First 787-10 enters service with the new cabin
- 2025-08: First 787-9 retrofit completed
- 2026-05: Current status: 10 aircraft with the new cabin (8 x 787-10, 2 x 787-9)
Next milestone
777-300ER retrofit start — expected mid-2026
Frequently asked questions
How many Air New Zealand aircraft have Business Premier Luxe?
10 of 29 Air New Zealand long-haul aircraft (34%) currently operate the Business Premier Luxe cabin.
Which Air New Zealand aircraft types have the Business Premier Luxe?
Boeing 787-10: 8/8; Boeing 787-9: 2/14.
When will Air New Zealand finish the Business Premier Luxe rollout?
777-300ER retrofit start — expected mid-2026
When did Air New Zealand launch the Business Premier Luxe?
The launch is recorded as: 2022-06 — Business Premier Luxe and Skynest unveiled.