Christchurch Goes Long-Haul: Air New Zealand's New Direct Routes to Singapore, Tokyo & Perth
20 May 2026by Fine Travel
Premium Cabin News · Christchurch Three brand-new non-stop international services on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner — complete with Air New Zealand’s all-new Business Premier Luxe, Business Premier and Premium Economy seats. Big news for travellers based in the South Island. Air New Zealand has confirm...
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Air New Zealand's New Koru Programme: New Black and Platinum Tiers
19 Nov 2025Air New Zealand has just announced an evolution of its Airpoints scheme, rebranding it as Koru from April 2026. The update introduces refreshed tiers, enhanced recognition, and new ways to share benefits with friends and loved ones. Existing Airpoints members will see their earned Airpoints Dollars ...
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Our Onboard Review of the Emirates A380 and Dubai
25 Aug 2025by Fine Travel
Paul Collins (Fine Travel's Founder and Chairman) was recently invited by Emirates to experience flying on the A380 between Auckland and Dubai and what a longer stopover in Dubai could include enroute to a final destination like the UK and Europe. I recently experienced a three night visit to Dubai ...
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Pros and Cons of Cheap Business Class Flights to the UK and Europe
25 Aug 2025by Fine Travel
Last updated 3 December 2025 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. When we last prepared our ranking of the Top 5 Business Class Airfares to th...
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Reviewing China Southern Airlines Business Class to the UK and Europe
8 Aug 2025by Fine Travel
Last updated 2 June 2026 If you're looking for a Business Class flight to the UK and Europe with full lie-flat seats at a price point that can be close to Premium Economy on other airlines, China Southern should be high on your list. We have been selling China Southern Business Class flights to the ...
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How Valuable is the Free Emirates Business Class Chauffeur Service
6 Aug 2025by Fine Travel
When comparing Business Class Flights from New Zealand to the UK and Europe there is quite a range in pricing. Emirates provided us with its estimate of the value of its free chauffeur service for Business and First Class passengers, and the total is actually surprising. Before we jump into the calc...
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When is the Best time to Book a UK / Europe Business Class Airfare?
31 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
When the advertising for “Earlybird Airfares” for Business Class to the UK / Europe comes out in full force, it’s a good time to reflect on the changes we have seen in Earlybird pricing, and to share our observations on the best time to book Business Class Flights to the UK and Europe. Summary The a...
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Plan Ahead for Discounted Business Class Flights to the UK & Europe
31 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
When UK / Europe Earlybird Business Class and Premium Economy airfares are released, planning ahead to secure the cheapest Business Class booking classes can be the main factor in securing the greatest discount. Finding The Right Mix of Price and Availability When the Earlybird Business Class and Pr...
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An Onboard Review of China Airlines Business Class and Economy Class
30 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
With China Airlines offering competitive Business Class airfares from New Zealand to Europe via Taiwan, Fine Travel Consultant Irene Field took the opportunity to experience China Airlines’ Business Class and Economy Class to Taiwan. In February 2017, I was fortunate to experience return flights to ...
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Etihad Airways Increases Business Class Flights to London
22 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
With an at times attractive price point, the option of a 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...
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