Air New Zealand has just launched non-stop flights between New York and Auckland, New Zealand. I was invited to fly on the inaugural flight which is currently the fourth longest flight in the world. The flight time was 16 hours 35 minutes. The video documents the whole flight experience from takeoff to landing. However, the inaugural did suffer a setback with a storm enroute which required additional fuel for safety so some bags were left behind. The current inward-facing Business Class seat on Air New Zealand will be replaced by a new product in 2024. I visited the new Skynest mock-up in Auckland. For the first time ever, economy class passengers are going to have the option of stretching out for some sleep on actual beds during their flight. There are also some great views of JFK Airport and New York City from the helicopter by ZIP Aviation in this video. 🤍zipaviation.com/
The first class seating in first classs is horrible, plus they use these colors torment prisoners in some U.S. jails. I’m not flying Air New Zealand ever. But if Sam is on there, I will change my mind.
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How do you get these exclusive access. You are big in this industry.
as cool as business class looks, the idea of facing the chairs inwards instead of outwards towards the windows is beyond stupid. your view is essentially other passengers and the isle. good thing other airlines weren't stupid and decided to orient their business class chairs towards the windows. common sense.
Wow, the worst designed business class seat ever. It's like they went out of there way to make it uncomfortable, awkward and have the least privacy possible. Pity the poor crew having to get past all the legs sticking into the aisle. As a last flourish lets put the screen to the side instead of in front. I would never fly an airline with that seat configuration.
Maori aren't native to New Zealand. They were immigrant settlers from Polynesia.
I loved New Zealand i used to work on ships trading between NZ to West Coast USA with calls at Fiji, Pago Pago, Honolulu. I left the ship in Aukland and flew home with Air New Zealand Via Tahati , LA to London.
I can't believe this one. Australia air line is very bad, poor service, means no service, even you don't have blanket at night, if you can please go with, virgin, jetstar, or others, they are serve you as prisoner, exactly in sydney airport.and expensive,
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Sammy boy gday how s going ? Myself Im Sione Im good mate good . Hey ah thanks for sharing your videos with us as viewers we enjoyed watching your videos as well as getting on board the flight which its an amazing experience as well for us viewers . Hey Sammy this video flight New York Auckland service is a very special video for me because Im from New Zealand too grew up in Auckland , and thanking you for sharing this recording video eh very special video . Amazing view of this beautiful country wonderful airline service on board the flight very special . We also enjoyed watching your other videos with other Airlines as well but we believe in what you compared to some other U.S Airlines Services which they only rushed to grabbed your payment and disappeared dont care about their customers , we can tell straight away from your American experienced its all raised about money , who ever the fastest runner get all the cash and forget about anything else . Anyway we still enjoy watching your videos we felt we got the same experience as you are because we re on board the flight with you through the camera , good on you Sammy well done cheers mate !
Good airline, and always great service, pity they have stuffed up the business class configuration. It’s a deal breaker
I really don’t like the layout not privacy and waste of money to pay for business class
Omg that business class looks horrible
How can they fly so close and around the airport?
Everyone facing each other like the seats on a train
Gosh, that was exciting. The helicopter ride was a fun surprise and the Māori prayer was interesting. I’m hoping it was just mood lighting in the cabling and the Sears aren’t really purple. You’re such a good photographer. Thanks.
Sam, your videos are always top rate. Keep up the good work.
What??? The crew does not say "Kia Ora" as you board?
Thanks for traveling Sam, so I don't have to.