Premium Economy

Choose Premium Economy and enjoy the convenience of premium check-in before you stretch out in an exclusive cabin, enjoying additional recline, legroom, and service benefits. On our 777 aircraft Premium Economy cabin is located between Business Premier and Economy. On our 747 aircraft Premium Economy cabins are located on both the upper and main decks.

We offer a range of premium services in a uniquely Kiwi style to enhance your travel experience. The Premium Economy cabin offers one of the largest seat pitches in its class and Business Premier menus accompanied by a range of award-winning New Zealand wines. With these premium features you can stretch out, relax, and enjoy a taste of unparalleled luxury onboard. Premium Economy passengers are also able to enjoy the onboard self-service refreshment bar for drinks and snacks.

Seat

Enjoy more legroom with the largest seat pitch in its class (41" on 777-200 aircraft and 38 to 40" on 747 aircraft) and relax with 50% more recline than Economy. And while you're there:

• Put your feet up with the leg rest and foot bar
• Use in-seat power if you need it (available in most seats)
• Find your complimentary water bottle in the storage net in front of you

Entertainment

On-demand entertainment gives you control of the action with your own remote control to play, pause, rewind and fast forward whenever you want. At your fingertips to enjoy with your 8.4" hi-resolution screen and noise cancelling headphones are:

• A great range of video and audio on-demand options including latest blockbuster movies, TV programmes, exclusive audio programmes, and CD collection of the very best in music
• A dedicated kids section with content specifically selected to entertain a younger audience
• Airshow flight path map
• Access to more than 580 hours of on-demand entertainment from boarding to touch down

Find out more about our in-flight entertainment system.

Cuisine

Experience the very best of in-flight dining in Premium Economy on long-haul flights, enjoying a unique New Zealand dining experience designed by our team of consultant chefs:

• Premium New Zealand wines
• In-flight menus developed by our team of consultant chefs featuring New Zealand's finest produce
• Crockery and cutlery uniquely designed for Air New Zealand
• Enjoy the onboard self-service refreshment bar for drinks and snacks

Amenities

If you are on a long-haul* journey, to ensure your complete comfort during the flight, you will be provided with an amenity kit which includes Clarins lip balm and moisturiser, socks, eyeshades, toothbrush kit and earplugs.

* Long-haul means any flights for international sectors other than flights between New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.