There’s enough space in these premium economy seats for an All Black, but watch this space for some smart new features.

Passengers on all of Air New Zealand’s long-haul routes operated by its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and 777 jets have the option of upgrading to its premium economy cabin.

Air New Zealand. The new Premium Economy seats on board. Air New Zealand hasn’t limited its innovation to the front of the plane. “With the rise of ultra-long-haul travel, ...

Premium Economy seats have increased storage space, side wings for privacy, plus a fixed outer shell so that passengers can recline their seats without disturbing the person behind them — a ...

Between October 2025 and March 2026, the airline will operate 1.7 million seats between New Zealand and Australia cementing its position as the largest trans-Tasman carrier. The airline is adding ...