Originally Posted by
DownUnderFlyer
For MEL-LAX and back I would really try to go via AKL if you fly business because the flat beds of NZ as so much better than the old business class on UA.
The only problem will be to find I class on AKL-LAX on NZ. However, you'll have the same problem finding seats on UA (and I can't understand why that is because most of the time the flight is only half full in C)...