Air New Zealand's New Business Class To Take Flight

Air New Zealand's much-anticipated new Business Premier cabins will debut on selected routes in 2025.

After nearly two decades with their open, angled business class pods, Air New Zealand is embracing a more contemporary design philosophy with their long-awaited refigured Business Class cabin experience.

The retrofit of their Boeing-787 aircraft, said to begin launching next month, will transform the current configuration to a sophisticated personal space concept, delivering the private sanctuary in the skies that premium travellers have long wished for.
 

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Air New Zealand's reimagined Business Class.

Air New Zealand's New Business Premier Seats

The reimagined Business Premier experience is set to strike an impressive balance between space and comfort, with a generous 20.5-inch width seat converting to an 80.25-inch fully flat bed, promising luxury travellers the rest and privacy needed on long-haul journeys.

Window seats are thoughtfully angled to maintain views while offering discreet privacy through sliding panels – a sophisticated alternative to the full-door suites seen elsewhere.
 

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Air New Zealand's exceptional Business Class service.

Passengers will continue to enjoy Air New Zealand's celebrated 'Aotearoa on a Plate' dining concept, showcasing the finest New Zealand ingredients throughout their journey.
 

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The Business Premier Luxe Suites onboard Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand's Business Premier Luxe Suites

Joining the growing trend of 'Business-Plus' cabins, Air New Zealand has introduced the new addition of four to eight ultra-luxe Business Premier Luxe suites, situated at the very front of the cabin.

These ultra-exclusive spaces bring a true first-class feel, featuring full-height privacy doors and a versatile ottoman that transforms for companion dining, making them particularly appealing for couples and/or business travellers seeking extra space and privacy on long-haul routes.

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Air New Zealand’s proposed 787 layout.

The Future of Business Class

The rollout of Air New Zealand's brand new Business Class is set to begin on their Auckland-Vancouver and Auckland-Rarotonga routes, with more destinations to be added as each 787 is retrofitted into 2026.

Also to come is a fleet of factory-fresh 787s, featuring an expanded premium configuration with 42 Business Premier seats and eight Luxe suites.
 

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Air New Zealand's Skynest.

These new aircraft will also introduce Air New Zealand's revolutionary new Skynests – the world's first sleep pods in the sky, available for economy passengers to book in four-hour blocks.

With this complete fleet transformation and introduction of innovative products like Skynest, Air New Zealand is setting a new standard for trans-Pacific travel. The countdown to launch is on!

Connect with a Travel Associates advisor to stay informed on launch dates and be one of the first onboard Air New Zealand's new Business Class.