Qatar Airways Returns to New Zealand via Australia
29 May 2020by Fine Travel
As Fine Travel's most popular Business Class option to the UK and Europe last year, it was encouraging to see Qatar Airways start offering an alternative for travellers from New Zealand who need to get to the UK and Europe (despite border restrictions). Qatar Airways was one of the last internationa...
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New Emirates Mixed Business and First Class Airfares to the UK and Europe
26 Feb 2020Emirates was the first airline to offer Mixed Class airfares from New Zealand to the UK and Europe and their latest airfare innovations expand that offering with a new mixed Business / Economy Class airfare and a new mixed First / Business Class airfare. New Business / Economy Mixed Class Airfares O...
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Singapore Airlines upgrades the A380 Business Class from October 2020
20 Dec 2019by Fine Travel
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. This announcement will be welcome news for Fine Travel clien...
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Greater Emirates Business Class Discounts with new H Class Airfares
20 Nov 2019by Fine Travel
When Emirates made the global announcement that it would be launching a "reduced service" Business Class offering, we were eager to see it in the New Zealand market. Emirates has now launched the new "H Class" Business Class airfares between Auckland and Bali, selected South East Asian destinations ...
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The Cost of Business Class Flights Booked with a Travel Agent
17 Oct 2019by Fine Travel
After receiving a few questions from potential Fine Travel clients about the margin we add to discounted Business Class Flights from New Zealand (or any flights from New Zealand) we thought it was a good idea to be upfront, provide a direct answer and clear up any confusion. Travel Agents - But Agen...
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Save More When You Travel: Combine an Airfare and a European River Cruise
21 Aug 2019by Fine Travel
For travellers from New Zealand looking for discounted airfares to the UK / Europe, including discounted Business Class airfares, the start of the Earlybird season is the ideal time to save more by booking your airfares in combination with a European River Cruise. In our earlier blog When is the Bes...
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Is it Too Early to Book a 2020 Business Class Airfare to the UK or Europe?
20 Jul 2019As 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 importa...
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5 Business Class Benefits Not to Overlook
13 Mar 2019by Fine Travel
If you're weighing up whether the investment in Business Class is worth it for your next long-haul flight, it's important to take into account the many benefits that can be overlooked, or not immediately obvious. Priority at the Airport It’s unfortunate that most air travel starts with the stress of...
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Singapore Airlines First and Business Class Seats from New Zealand
9 Feb 2019by Fine Travel
Singapore Airlines offers First, Business Class and Premium Economy on flights from Auckland, Wellington (via Melbourne) and Christchurch to Singapore to connect to the UK and Europe. You can also connect with Singapore Airlines flights that depart from Australia. Singapore Airlines operates a range...
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The Best First and Business Class Seats to UK and Europe for New Zealanders
18 Oct 2018by Fine Travel
We've all been there — crushed legs from the seat in front, a stiff neck from trying to sleep in awkward positions and those less than appetising meals. Your choice of seat can have a big impact on your in-flight experience. You're looking for something better, but when it comes to which airline to ...
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