New Zealand Flights advice

[treefrog]

Air new Zealand where great when I went out. We stopped for an hr on the way at LA then went on our way. On the way back we were in hong kong for two hrs did not have any issues with that.

[Taupotreeman]

My Dad used to fly over once a year to see us. He'd stop for at least a day in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan etc. It breaks the flight up, gives you the opportunity to stretch (properly) have a decent shower, use a decent toilet, have a good feed and, most importantly, take the opportunity to have a look around another country. Most airlines, if you have a stop over, will usually put you up for a night free. I wouldn't be attempting to do the whole flight in one hit. 24 hours doesn't sound too bad but on a plane it most definately is. Hook up with one of the Asian or Mid Eastern airlines as they offer the best service. Alternatively, go the other way and have a stop in NY, San Francisco or Vancouver. A couple of nights in a hotel won't cost much and you'll arrive in NZ in a far better mood and without cramp. You won't regret even a days stop over but I'd make it a couple of nights if you can.

[treequip]

My Dad used to fly over once a year to see us. He'd stop for at least a day in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan etc. It breaks the flight up, gives you the opportunity to stretch (properly) have a decent shower, use a decent toilet, have a good feed and, most importantly, take the opportunity to have a look around another country. Most airlines, if you have a stop over, will usually put you up for a night free. I wouldn't be attempting to do the whole flight in one hit. 24 hours doesn't sound too bad but on a plane it most definately is. Hook up with one of the Asian or Mid Eastern airlines as they offer the best service. Alternatively, go the other way and have a stop in NY, San Francisco or Vancouver. A couple of nights in a hotel won't cost much and you'll arrive in NZ in a far better mood and without cramp. You won't regret even a days stop over but I'd make it a couple of nights if you can.

 

I said to myself, how hard can it be? I mean its just an airplane, how wrong was I, take the stop over.

[Taupotreeman]

I forgot to add; take the best airline you can afford. I just did the return trip from the states plus a couple of internals with United Airlines. Sheer Misery. The 747 clunked its way down the tarmac, some of the female staff were surly and miserable and check in you wouldn't believe. The planes were old and battered, TV screens you couldn't see, pre used head phones that didn't work. The list goes on. We were greeted at Sydney by Ozzy and Kiwi staff for Air NZ and what a difference. New Plane, good entertainment and staff that smiled and were pleasant. That in itself on a long flight can be worth a couple of extra quid. Not wondering if the plane is going to fall out of the sky for 14 hours? Priceless.

[colemanjessenz]

A couple of months ago I flew into Germany from NZ , I had a five hour stopover in Sydney and a two hour in Abu Dhabi all in all 34 hours cheap Arline with no legroom I agree with Taupo tree man , spend a little more for comfort and I recommend a stop over also .

[woodplans]

I am flying Air New Zealand for most of the reasons mentioned above. Cheap flight are hell! I have done enough of them in the past that I would now rather pay more to get somwhere and treat it as part of the holiday rather than just a journey.

If budgets are tight you got to do whatever suits, but for an extra £ 200 or so you will be amazed at the difference.