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Air New Zealand’s 777-300ER and 787-9 Dreamliners feature updated seat layouts with significant changes to Business and Economy classes as of July 15, 2026.
Business Class (777-300ER)
- 44 Business Premier seats with new Collins Elevation reverse-herringbone suites.
- Features include 43-inch seat pitch, direct aisle access, privacy doors, 18-inch entertainment screens, Bluetooth, and USB-A/USB-C charging.
- No change in total business class capacity; economy and premium economy seat counts adjusted to maintain 342 total seats.🔗
Premium Economy (777-300ER)
- 52 seats (down from 54), with updated seat covers and cabin curtains from a recent refresh.
- No new seat model introduced; existing seats remain unchanged.
Economy Class (777-300ER)
- 246 seats (up from 244), with new ZIM Aerospace ergonomic seats.
- Includes 35″ pitch for “Economy Stretch” seats and 31″-32″ for standard seats.🔗
- Features 13″ entertainment screens with Bluetooth audio and USB-C charging.🔗
Business Class (787-9 Dreamliner)
- 42 Business Premier seats (including 8 Business Premier Luxe) in a mixed configuration.
- Luxe seats feature full doors, ottomans, and enhanced amenities; priced at 820 NZD for long-haul flights.
- Standard seats have 24″ screens, wireless charging, and partial privacy screens.🔗
Premium Economy (787-9 Dreamliner)
- 52 seats with 41″ pitch and 11″ screens.
- Limited recline and minimal storage; no major upgrades beyond seat covers and curtains.
Aircraft Layout Summary (777-300ER)
| Cabin Class | Current | After Retrofit |
|---|---|---|
| Business Premier | 44 | 44 |
| Premium Economy | 54 | 52 |
| Economy | 244 | 246 |
| Total | 342 | 342 |
Aircraft Layout Summary (787-9 Dreamliner)
| Cabin Class | Legacy (V1/V2) | New (V3/V4) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class | 18–27 | 26–42 |
| Premium Economy | 21–33 | 33–52 |
| Economy | 215–263 | 120–125 |
| Total | 275–302 | 219–272 |
The 777-300ER maintains a consistent 342-seat layout with seat-for-seat upgrades, while the 787-9 features a major cabin reconfiguration favoring premium products.
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Review: Air New Zealand 787 Premium Economy (AKL-HKG)
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Air New Zealand unveils new Business Premier and Economy Class (for its Boeing 777-300ERs)
Air New Zealand has revealed the new cabins that it will fit to its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and which will be replacing the old (and much disliked) herringbone seating that has been on board for longer than most can remember. Air New Zealand has revealed the new cabins that it will fit to its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and which will be replacing the old (and much disliked) herringbone seating that has been on board for longer than most can remember. The retrofit covers Business Premier and Economy Class with Premium Economy mostly unchanged as that cabin has already
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We’ve seen a trend whereby an increasing number of airlines are offering what I like to call a “business class plus” product, which is a special seating option within the business class cabin. While business class has come a long way in general, these seats can take your experience to the next level. I’d like to take a closer look at that in this post. Which airlines are offering this, why, and how much extra do these seats cost? In this post: Airlines do everything in their power to utilize space on aircraft efficiently. This can be