Originally Posted by JANZFlyer

Can't think of anything more unpleasant than flying with NZ to LHR when options through Asia are much less hassle, cheaper and personally more comfortable. I agree from an av geek point of view it is sad, although seems to make commercial sense.

Super stoked about direct to NYC!!! Fly back routinely so this will make it much more palatable. So much press with the QF trial flight recently.

I wonder if this will be JFK or EWR - probably the latter given UA connections in EWR.