Originally Posted by
krispy84
Glad to hear it has all worked out, and you have some pennies back in the bank on top.
The direct NYC - Auckland must be a godsend for you after the number of flights you’ll have taken earlier in your trip.
I still mourn the loss of Air NZ at LHR. I loved flying with them to LAX, such friendly and engaging cabin crew who gave a taste of NZ to those never even stepping into the country.
It's a pitty that Air New Zealand discontinued its through service from LAX to LHR. They are great at service. Personable, friendly, and engaged. One of the factors that made us choose Oneworld was cost. United was more considerably expensive than Oneworld. And doing a nonstop from SFO-EWR made it even more expensive. I'm also hoping that some of Air New Zealand's charm will rub off on Qantas. United's service is underwhelming. Not sure what to expect in terms of service when traveling on AA, BA or IB, but I'm guessing that it is better than what I've experienced on United.