Originally Posted by
kiwitakingflight
NZ would not be investing in a new cabin if they didn't feel the pinch of competition.
I would say weight savings and more seats in same area, while increasing per person usable, are big drivers as well. The Space Seat got pulled because it was too heavy.
Given that Gold RUs get turned down means they are getting enough paid pax up front. And v2 of the 789 has more seats up front because of demand, they wouldn't put more seats up front if their weren't the paying pax.