Air NZ

Name for premium economy
Pacific premium economy.

Aircraft type
747 and 777

Plain economy also exists on same a/c?
Yes

Seat improvements over economy (pitch, width, recline)
Extra xx inches of pitch, up to 2 extra inches of width, improved recline and legrest.

Food & drink improvements over economy
Yes - same as business class.

IFE improvements over economy
None - same AVOD

Baggage allowance
Business class checked and cabin baggage allowance.

On the ground (check in, lounge access, priority boarding)
Premium check-in.

Enhanced mileage earning?
Yes, at least on NZ Airpoints and some partner FFPs (but not on other partner FFPs).

Other
In seat power supply.

How to get it?
Pay higher fare (lots above discounted economy fare but not so much above highest economy fares), or upgrade using Air NZ Airpoints airbucks or status upgrade voucher (NB some flights eg LHR-AKL vv are treated as 2 segments).


Note, see also update November 2008 for information on premium economy seating on trans-Tasman flights, and space+ seating on 767, A320 and 737 aircraft.