air nz LAX LHR 777-300ER flights

Air New Zealand to use the 77W airplanes to operate between Auckland, Los Angeles and London heathrow LHR beginning April 2011.

Air New Zealand's Boeing 777-300ERs feature a unique, innovative seat experience in the Economy, Premium Economy and Business Premier classes. For example, "Skycouch" seating, known as CuddleClass, is available in the first 10 rows of Economy Class and will allow passengers who book three-wide seat space to raise the footrests with the touch of a button to create a lie-flat bed similar to a sofa at home.

Air New Zealand's Premium Economy "Spaceseats" will feature a larger seat area and more room between passengers. When the seat reclines, it slides forward, preserving the personal space of the passenger sitting behind.

All seats have in-seat power and USB connections, allowing passengers to connect their MP3 players with the in-flight entertainment systems.

Highlights of the new aircraft interior include:

Skycouch – affectionately known as Cuddle Class, giving couples and families the opportunity to lie down like they would on their couch at home
Two distinctive Premium Economy seating designs to meet the demands of both individual travellers and couples
The first commercial airline to have induction ovens in all cabins, giving customers the opportunity to have steak cooked the way they want it, fresh pizza and burgers, toast and eggs
A kiwi-designed pillow that slips onto the winged headrest in economy (meaning the challenge of pillow slippage is gone forever)
Unique bathroom imagery with wallpaper depicting book cases, chandeliers and other home interior elements
An on-demand food and beverage service via the IFE system in every class
Children’s story-time in the rear galley hosted by our cabin crew
Inflight wine tasting in the forward galley hosted by our Inflight Concierges

"Few, if any airlines have invested time and money beyond First Class. We have re-invented our Economy and Premium Economy customer experience in every aspect.

The first routes to guarantee travellers the next generation of long-haul travel will be on dedicated return services on NZ1 and NZ2 between London and Los Angeles and through to from April 2011.
Air New Zealand was named 2010 Airline of the Year by Air Transport World because of its passenger-pleasing innovations. "The interior of Air New Zealand's Boeing 777-300ERs, with new-concept seats and a sophisticated in-flight entertainment system, is a great example of why Air New Zealand is Airline of the Year," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales & Marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.