US to Cook Islands
Mar 30, 2012, 3:59 pm
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US to Cook Islands
I am looking for a flight from the US to the Cook Islands.
Air New Zealand offers a flight from LAX to Rarotonga on Sunday, but the business seats kind of suck.
Any other suggestions? Would need to be a *A partner.
Thanks
Air New Zealand offers a flight from LAX to Rarotonga on Sunday, but the business seats kind of suck.
Any other suggestions? Would need to be a *A partner.
Thanks
Mar 30, 2012, 5:18 pm
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Only one *A carrier flies into Rarotonga and it's NZ. Given the relative remoteness of the Cook Islands from North America, I'd take the direct flight on NZ from LAX, although I'm not sure of the specifics on why you're unhappy with the NZ business seats, but you may not have much choice.
Mar 30, 2012, 8:31 pm
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As above Cook Island is small. Its a country with little money
Google is your friend: search for the Cook Island airport web site and look who fly's there: answer will be not many.
Your other thread for reference: your expectations are very high
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...ard-seats.html
Google is your friend: search for the Cook Island airport web site and look who fly's there: answer will be not many.
Your other thread for reference: your expectations are very high
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/star-...ard-seats.html
Mar 30, 2012, 9:07 pm
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Air New Zealand has a $1,000 business class fare each way. That isn't bad for a 9 hour flight, however, the seats don't look too good. AKL adds travel time, but might be good for a stop for 2 days, then Cook for 9 days or so.
Mar 30, 2012, 10:11 pm
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The 767 still provides a 50" seat pitch & large recline.
Mar 31, 2012, 1:24 am
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If I was you and it cost the same I'd route via Auckland and enjoy a short stopover and explore Kiwi-land a little bit
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May 1, 2012, 10:51 am
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