Originally Posted by
Lavezzi
Both are essentially the same, 0.41 CPD. The only better PE OW offerings I have seen recently with easily accessible US based departure locations are MAD-JNB on BA/IB and HKG-MLE on CX. However, the Male flight is upgradable with miles to J, the AKL and JNB fares aren't.
It's great to have so many destination options though!
The HKG-MLE flies w Alternating 2 & 3 class (A330-300). On days when the two class plane flys, R fare gets you J seats.