New Zealand will use the new Boeing 787-9 on the Auckland-Perth route. It will be the aircraft’s first scheduled route when it launches next year. Boeing 787-9s will feature larger windows, cleaner cabin air, higher humidity and lower relative cabin pressure. The aircraft’s Business Premier zone will have 18 lie-flat seats in a herringbone layout and a 21-seat Premium Economy cabin in a 2-3-2 configuration, each with dedicated bathrooms. The two Economy cabins will accommodate 263 passengers, including 14 Skycouch rows.
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Air New Zealand will also launch 787-9 dedicated routes on its Auckland-Tokyo and Auckland-Shanghai routes, meaning the airline will be offering lie-flat Business Premier seating and the Economy Skycouch to even more long haul destinations. Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia customers are able to book on the 787-9 service between Auckland and Perth for travel beginning Oct. 15 at www.airnewzealand.com and www.virginaustralia.com.
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