Originally Posted by
kiwifrequentflyer
I have flown PE on SQ before. It was very nice. I would definitely fly it over Air NZ for the far, far superior flight times.
The SP earn is a different story. Because of the NZ Metal minimum requirements, I could see choosing NZ for that reason.
Can you amplify the “far, far superior flight times”?
The NZ and SQ flights departed CHC at 1100 and 1200 respectively. NZ departs AKL at 1100.
Many reviews rate PE experience on NZ above that of SQ, mainly around less generous leg room (38” vs 42”) and having to share the lav with economy pax. Soft product is similar it seems - depending how you view SQ and NZ crew and food offerings.
Indeed the SP earn is important as I will achieve GE - although that might come earlier anyway.