Report by : Gan Yung Chyan
/ KUCINTA SETIA
Distributed to All Press & Travel Professionals
Air New Zealand which took delivery of its first B787-9 Dreamliner in July 2014 has put the aircraft in service on its route from Auckland to Perth this month. It is also resuming a daily scheduled flight from Auckland to Singapore from 6 January 2015 while its flights to Christchurch are operated by a Singapore Airlines aircraft under the new alliance arrangement between Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines signed on 25 September 2014.
On 6 January 2015, Air New Zealand flight NZ0088 departs from Auckland for Singapore at 12.45 am local time, arriving in Singapore Changi Airport at 6.15 am before leaving the airport at 8.50 am and touching down in Auckland at 11.45 am under NZ0281. Both flights are operated by its Boeing B777-200 long-range aircraft.
For the resumption flights, Air New Zealand is offering different budget fares under the categories of "Economy Flexi", "Premium Economy" and "Economy Saver". While Economy Flexi fares are refundable and dates changable anytime. selecting Premium Economy fares provide passengers with more leg room, increased seat pitch, premium dining premium check-in, and allowance of 2 checked bags (23 kg each) and 2 cabin bags (7 kg each).
An Economy Saver fare of Air New Zealand starting from 942 Dollars duplicates an existing Jetstar international fare as passengers choosing this fare have to pay for carry-on luggage (7 kg maximum) and 1 checked bag although meals and drinks onboard are complimentary.
Air New Zealand has started to charge passengers for carry-on baggage or cabin luggage since 2012 after it withdrew services from Singapore. However, since Jetstar is no longer operating flights between Singapore and Auckland, it appears that the exorbitant budget "Economy Saver" fare is not necessary. It should have been lowered to attract more passengers.
Passengers interested to fly with Air New Zealand on its routes may well take note of the carrier's changes of fare and baggage policies.
/ KUCINTA SETIA
Distributed to All Press & Travel Professionals
Air New Zealand which took delivery of its first B787-9 Dreamliner in July 2014 has put the aircraft in service on its route from Auckland to Perth this month. It is also resuming a daily scheduled flight from Auckland to Singapore from 6 January 2015 while its flights to Christchurch are operated by a Singapore Airlines aircraft under the new alliance arrangement between Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines signed on 25 September 2014.
On 6 January 2015, Air New Zealand flight NZ0088 departs from Auckland for Singapore at 12.45 am local time, arriving in Singapore Changi Airport at 6.15 am before leaving the airport at 8.50 am and touching down in Auckland at 11.45 am under NZ0281. Both flights are operated by its Boeing B777-200 long-range aircraft.
For the resumption flights, Air New Zealand is offering different budget fares under the categories of "Economy Flexi", "Premium Economy" and "Economy Saver". While Economy Flexi fares are refundable and dates changable anytime. selecting Premium Economy fares provide passengers with more leg room, increased seat pitch, premium dining premium check-in, and allowance of 2 checked bags (23 kg each) and 2 cabin bags (7 kg each).
An Economy Saver fare of Air New Zealand starting from 942 Dollars duplicates an existing Jetstar international fare as passengers choosing this fare have to pay for carry-on luggage (7 kg maximum) and 1 checked bag although meals and drinks onboard are complimentary.
Air New Zealand has started to charge passengers for carry-on baggage or cabin luggage since 2012 after it withdrew services from Singapore. However, since Jetstar is no longer operating flights between Singapore and Auckland, it appears that the exorbitant budget "Economy Saver" fare is not necessary. It should have been lowered to attract more passengers.
Passengers interested to fly with Air New Zealand on its routes may well take note of the carrier's changes of fare and baggage policies.
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