Originally Posted by
pschafer
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Now as for the difference between AC/UA/NZ/OZ in business - they are all good IMO so I choose whichever gives me the most convenient routing (assuming awards are available).
Agree.
Subtle differences: AC and UA FAs are usually older (grey hair), NZ FAs are mature but not grey hair yet. OZ FAs are younger but service is "cold".
I like NZ lay flat the best.
Connect at AKL is quick, just walk from arrival level, security, go upstairs to departure level. Total time: 10-15 minutes. All North America flights arrive around 6am, then connect to 9am various Australian flights out.