Nice report! Like so many others, I cringe at the thought of doing this trip in Economy Class but I reckon I would've done it too if the price and potential mileage earnings were right. The last time I flew Economy Class to New Zealand was on a mileage award aboard United in 2001. As a Mileage Plus Premier I was able to score seats in the Economy Plus section with its 35" pitch. I was curious what the seat pitch is on NZ?