
Premium Economy
Enjoy more space and premium food service when you travel in 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 and 42 Below cocktails
- 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
Pacifica Skincare products are available in all Air New Zealand premium bathrooms. The Pacifica Skincare range captures the essence of New Zealand in products that enrich and revive dry skin, using native plants and blossoms. Products are suitable for all skin types.
In addition, on long-haul flights you will enjoy Pacifica Skincare lip balm and a luggage sachet in your amenity pack, which also includes socks, eyeshades, earplugs and a toothbrush. Slippers are also provided on flights to and from China and Japan.

