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Air New Zealand Business Class Trip Report: Is 777 Business Premier Really That Bad?

Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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👁️ 28K views📅 12 months ago⏱️ 9:53
What This Creator Said
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Other · SummerFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

This is undoubtedly one of the best ways to travel between Australia and New Zealand.

The seat itself is comfortable, particularly for a daytime flight.

The herring bone seating layout means a lack of privacy, something expected in today's longhaul business class market.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check in online to use automated kiosks for a paper boarding pass if you prefer a physical copy.
Use lounge access in Sydney for a comfortable pre-flight experience with food and drinks.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Lack of privacy due to herringbone layoutIf offended by feet directed into the aisle, consider alternative products or seats.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Air New Zealand's 777 Business Premier product really that bad?
QWhat are the pros and cons of the herringbone seating layout?

Port Highlights

Auckland
Sydney2½ Happy Bacon
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Meh — no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description

In this honest review and trip report, I fly Air New Zealand’s Business Class on the Boeing 777-300 from Sydney to Auckland — a product loved by some, and loathed by many. From the infamous herringbone layout and limited privacy to an excellent five-course meal and world-class service, I break down what still works in 2025… and what doesn’t. 📍 Route: SYD – AKL ✈️ Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER 🛋️ Lounge Access, Meal Service, Seat Comfort, Dining Onboard and more. Let me know in the comments — is this a seat you’d fly, or avoid? Watch my Fiji Airways Business Class review and trip report here: https://youtu.be/cx4SCM6z96o Note, I paid for my travel. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ My website hosts one of the world's most powerful cruise search engines where you can research and even book your next cruise or land holiday. Take a look here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ☕️ I don't charge for any of my content or hide things behind a paywall. If you'd like to help support my work, you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/thecruiseandtravelguy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📲 eSIM Provider (Affiliate Link - no extra charge for you, but I earn a small commission on each purchase which helps support my channel - thank you!): https://simsdirect.com.au/?ref=jqszpmdn&utm_campaign=affiliate_network&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=GoAffPro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♣️ Join my private Facebook group for cruise deals, tips and advice - the more members we have, the better we’ll get! www.facebook.com/groups/CTGdeals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/thecruiseandtravelguy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👕 Support the channel by purchasing merchandise here: https://thecruiseandtravelguy.myshopify.com Music by Master Planned Music 0:00 Introduction 0:25 Check In 1:00 Air New Zealand Lounge 2:19 Time to Board (Sort of) 2:50 First Impressions and Seat Review 5:27 Menu 6:13 Take Off 6:33 Dining Onboard 7:44 The Loo with a View 8:10 Final Thoughts