Any-Travel-Is-Good
Jan 4, 04, 8:26 pm
THAI in First or Air NewZealand in Business.
It is a free ticket.
It is a free ticket.
Air New Zealand Air Points - SYDNEY to AUCKLAND
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mad_atta
Jan 4, 04, 9:47 pm
I flew this route about a year ago in F on TG (see this trip report (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum81/HTML/003805.html)) and fly NZ C across the Tasman fairly frequently.
I really enjoyed F on TG, mostly for the novelty value because I hadn't flown international First before. By all accounts, as F goes TG's product is sub-par, but the service is excellent, the seats comfortable for a day flight, and if you're a champagne drinker the Dom Perignon is always nice.
On the other hand, AirNZ's J-class is a more slick and consistent product (now that it has been restored to its former glory after a brief flirtation with Premium-Economy style service), the food is better, and if something goes wrong they have 5 flights a day on that route to accommodate you on unlike TG's 1 per day.
If TG's flight time suits and you like the chance of trying F, go for it, otherwise take NZ. You won't go too far wrong either way.
I really enjoyed F on TG, mostly for the novelty value because I hadn't flown international First before. By all accounts, as F goes TG's product is sub-par, but the service is excellent, the seats comfortable for a day flight, and if you're a champagne drinker the Dom Perignon is always nice.
On the other hand, AirNZ's J-class is a more slick and consistent product (now that it has been restored to its former glory after a brief flirtation with Premium-Economy style service), the food is better, and if something goes wrong they have 5 flights a day on that route to accommodate you on unlike TG's 1 per day.
If TG's flight time suits and you like the chance of trying F, go for it, otherwise take NZ. You won't go too far wrong either way.