Travelled business class from AKL - MEL last November and thought it was fabulous...from excellent lounge in AKL, superb food on board to TV/ movies avaliable on big, individual screens.
We had upgraded using mileage and it was worth it! Normally on AA as a 2 MM so this was a really pleasant change!
Why not upgrade with mileage, or BUY mileage....
Enjoy