NZ to begin IAH flights
May 18, 2015, 6:27 pm
#31
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,652
CES is a lot of fun though. Bring walking shoes.
May 19, 2015, 4:25 pm
#34
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Wellington
Programs: QFWP (LTSG), NZ (Jade), TG ROP (Forgotten), OZ (Silver), AA (Cardboard), EK (Lowest of the Low)
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Book Houston and beyond - on sale now.
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HOWDY Mr Blackcloud
Start practicing your southern drawl because Air New Zealand will be flying direct from Auckland to Houston, Texas - the gateway to the Southern States of America.
Experience incredible food, buzzing nightlife and a space centre that's out of this world! From Houston head to the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans, or the beautiful sunshine state of Florida. It's also a great new way to get to your all-time American favourites - New York, Boston or Chicago.
Check out our awesome deals, valid for travel from 20 January 2016.
Hurry, sale ends midnight 8 June 2015.
Start practicing your southern drawl because Air New Zealand will be flying direct from Auckland to Houston, Texas - the gateway to the Southern States of America.
Experience incredible food, buzzing nightlife and a space centre that's out of this world! From Houston head to the birthplace of Jazz, New Orleans, or the beautiful sunshine state of Florida. It's also a great new way to get to your all-time American favourites - New York, Boston or Chicago.
Check out our awesome deals, valid for travel from 20 January 2016.
Hurry, sale ends midnight 8 June 2015.
May 19, 2015, 4:37 pm
#35
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: SEA
Programs: NZ Elite (*G)
Posts: 657
On the US website flights are now being sold for travel starting December 15.
http://www.airnewzealand.com/flights...d-from-houston
http://www.airnewzealand.com/flights...d-from-houston
May 19, 2015, 4:51 pm
#37
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: New Zealand (most of the time)
Programs: Air NZ Elite *G, Honors Gold, IHG Platinum Elite
Posts: 6,115
Pricing isn't too bad..
I'm picking I'd have a better chance of an upgrade clearing flying there in early Jan than flying via SFO/LAX which are both incredibly busy around Xmas / NY.
I'm picking I'd have a better chance of an upgrade clearing flying there in early Jan than flying via SFO/LAX which are both incredibly busy around Xmas / NY.
May 20, 2015, 7:49 am
#39
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Australia
Programs: QF Gold, NZ *G, TK Elite *G
Posts: 186
Completely agreed! Houston is a very bland and boring city in my opinion. If you do end up going, i would suggest getting out of Houston for a bit. San Antonio & Austin are both great cities, and only a few hours drive away. Big Bend National Park is also worthwhile visiting.
May 24, 2015, 4:43 pm
#40
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: New Zealand (most of the time)
Programs: Air NZ Elite *G, Honors Gold, IHG Platinum Elite
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I've just spoken to Air NZ and they can book me a single ticket to connect me to LAS via IAH for the same price as via SFO or LAX.
As I've always wanted to go to the Houston Space Center I might do this.. Is there anything else to do or anything positive anybody has to say about Houston?
As I've always wanted to go to the Houston Space Center I might do this.. Is there anything else to do or anything positive anybody has to say about Houston?
May 24, 2015, 5:08 pm
#41
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SYD
Programs: QF LTG, VASG, NZ*S, OZD, IHG SpireAMB, HHD
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I've just spoken to Air NZ and they can book me a single ticket to connect me to LAS via IAH for the same price as via SFO or LAX.
As I've always wanted to go to the Houston Space Center I might do this.. Is there anything else to do or anything positive anybody has to say about Houston?
As I've always wanted to go to the Houston Space Center I might do this.. Is there anything else to do or anything positive anybody has to say about Houston?
But not really a huge amount to do.
May 25, 2015, 6:11 am
#42
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: SYD
Programs: Too many golds, no plat: OZ*G, AC*G, NZ*G, VA Gold, QF Gold, HH Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 5,350
Balmy weather in winter is nice; in summer however it's a stinking hot humid mess. There's good eating and shopping and nightlife to be found, in the same way you'll find in any large and prosperous US city. Not a weather delay-prone airport (and generally a pretty functional and user-friendly airport by US standard). And reasonable proximity to Austin/Texas Hill Country/San Antonio/Big Bend, all of which are worth a visit.
Overall, though, I find it a dull and characterless place. Not unpleasant, just a bit soulless.
Overall, though, I find it a dull and characterless place. Not unpleasant, just a bit soulless.
May 27, 2015, 7:28 pm
#44
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: IND
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Is this route available on the NZ site as an award? I am not familiar with their award booking process
May 27, 2015, 9:23 pm
#45
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Location: Austin, Texas
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Though I definitely agree with mad_atta, Houston is a bland, boring, highly congested place. I also personally think IAH is a really mediocre airport. Enjoy IAH's connecting options and come somewhere better like Austin
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