The New Ultimate Seating Thread, version deux
Feb 22, 2006, 12:46 pm
#181
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Wow...thanks for the quick reply. We'll be booking through a TA so she can walk us through things. Just thought of a couple more questions...
- How long should we allow for the connection between AKL and SYD? Don't want to be too rushed.
- What type of aircraft would do the AKL to SYD connection? Do they have Premium Economy?
- How long should we allow for the connection between AKL and SYD? Don't want to be too rushed.
- What type of aircraft would do the AKL to SYD connection? Do they have Premium Economy?
Feb 22, 2006, 1:34 pm
#182
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Originally Posted by WindFlyer
Any word on the 777s in C?
...we still have the mystery of the shaded seats.
...we still have the mystery of the shaded seats.
Feb 22, 2006, 3:51 pm
#183
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I am not sure what the minimum connection time is, but international to international connection at AKL is fairly painless. No need to clear immigration or customs. There is a security check to get back to departures.
Get your bags checked through from your origin. Assuming its on one ticket get your onward BP also - if not then get it at transfer desk (on upper level of the pier).
Unless inbound flight is late 30 minutes is plenty of time.
A/c for AKL to SYD is a mixture of 777 (so premium economy, avod, etc), 767 and A320.
Get your bags checked through from your origin. Assuming its on one ticket get your onward BP also - if not then get it at transfer desk (on upper level of the pier).
Unless inbound flight is late 30 minutes is plenty of time.
A/c for AKL to SYD is a mixture of 777 (so premium economy, avod, etc), 767 and A320.
Feb 23, 2006, 7:47 pm
#185
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2 persons travelling together
If two persons travelling together (husband & wife) on NZ 1/2 (Thus, 744 aircraft), where do you suggest them to seat in C? 1 AK? Row 10-14 EF, which seems too me too crowded? Or just get seperate seats 3A and 4A for example?
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.
Feb 23, 2006, 10:58 pm
#186
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Originally Posted by CGK
If two persons travelling together (husband & wife) on NZ 1/2 (Thus, 744 aircraft), where do you suggest them to seat in C? 1 AK? Row 10-14 EF, which seems too me too crowded? Or just get seperate seats 3A and 4A for example?
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.
I suspect that the forward cabin is more relaxed and less crowded than the second cabin. Our next NZ trip has us in row 1 which I understand is referred to as the honeymoon suite.
Hope this helps.
Feb 26, 2006, 8:30 am
#188
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Originally Posted by CGK
Thank you. Will call NZ what they can be assigned. I see 1 AK are open. Should I ask for that? Or just go for 4A and 5A?
Feb 26, 2006, 10:34 am
#189
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Originally Posted by debh
Personally, I'd go for 1AK. I've flown in 1A, albeit not with a travelling companion, but it and 1K seemed the most "sociable" pair of seats available.
Feb 26, 2006, 1:55 pm
#190
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Originally Posted by CGK
Thank you. Well will call NZ reservation now to get the seats assignment. And I believe 1A or 1K are not reserved for NZ top fliers right?
Feb 27, 2006, 6:57 pm
#191
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Originally Posted by debh
I'm afraid I can't answer that. Calling Kiwi Flyer.........!!
I was impressed with her knowledge of the seats map. ^
Mar 10, 2006, 4:54 am
#194
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[QUOTE=kiwibigdave]Not sure if this is going to be news here though I couldn't find mention of it via a search, but NZ now appears on seatguru I'm not sure since when, but I think very recently.
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Thanks for the info!
My wife and I are booked on NZ007 from SFO to AKL on April 5 and allocated seats 3A and B according to the tickets. Looking up the 777 on seatguru, I cannot see any B seats, and this worries me. I have tried to make our RTW journey as comfy as possible, and think I have managed flat beds on all long hauls, but am I up the creek on NZ, or is the ticketing wrong??
(snip)
Thanks for the info!
My wife and I are booked on NZ007 from SFO to AKL on April 5 and allocated seats 3A and B according to the tickets. Looking up the 777 on seatguru, I cannot see any B seats, and this worries me. I have tried to make our RTW journey as comfy as possible, and think I have managed flat beds on all long hauls, but am I up the creek on NZ, or is the ticketing wrong??
Mar 10, 2006, 12:19 pm
#195
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777 NZ seatmap - 3 A & B are across the aisle from each other, both flat suites. Enjoy.