Singapore Airlines has announced that from late October 2020 the First Class Suites, Business Class and Premium Economy on the seasonal (summer) A380 service between Auckland and Singapore will be upgraded to its latest seating experience. 

As Air New Zealand has announced that it will stop flying to London (via LA) from October 2020, the important question for loyal Air New Zealand clients and airpoints members is how they fly Business Class or Premium Economy to London with Air New Zealand.

When it comes to deciding whether to book one of the cheapest Business Class flights from New Zealand to the UK and Europe, it's important to weigh up the pros and cons of the available options.

Each day at Fine Travel we are asked which airline offers the best Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe for a client's plans.  As August generally marks the start of the UK / Europe Earlybird season, and the announcement of 30 June financial results for major airlines such as Air New Zealand and Qantas, it is timely to also look at our top selling Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe for the 12 months to 30 June 2019.

Access to a Business Class lounge before a flight to the UK or Europe is one of the 5 Business Class Benefits we wrote about previously and is highly sought after.  As Qatar Airways doesn't have its own lounge at Auckland Airport, the Fine Travel team is frequently asked which lounge Business Class passengers can use.

With an attractive price point, the option of a free 5 star stopover in Abu Dhabi and a reputation for luxury, Etihad Airways Business Class is popular with Fine Travel clients looking for discounted Business Class airfares to the UK and Europe.  The announcement of additional flights between Abu Dhabi and to London should improve connection times over Abu Dhabi.

For Fine Travel clients planning a comprehensive UK / Europe itinerary, the new Qatar Airways service between Doha and Lisbon is a welcome addition to the popular airline's network.

As we start 2020, travellers inevitably start thinking about 2020 travel plans.  Whether there is a wedding to attend, a bucket list cruise, or an annual escape from the New Zealand winter, getting the timing right for booking Business Class or Premium Economy airfares so as to not overpay is important.

Although Singapore Airlines has a well deserved reputation for the service it offers its Business and First Class clients, when it comes to onboard cuisine, there is only so much that can be done within the confines of an aircraft kitchen.  The solution?  Book the Cook. 

When comparing Business Class Flights from New Zealand to the UK and Europe there is quite a range in pricing.  Emirates recently provided us with an estimate of the value of its free chauffeur service for Business and First Class passengers to the UK and Europe, and the total is actually surprising.