Which Business Class Lounge Does Qatar Airways use at Auckland Airport?
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
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 p...
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Etihad Airways First Class and Business Class to the UK and Europe
18 Jul 2025by Fine Travel
Etihad Airways Business Class has made a real impression on Fine Travel clients looking for an exceptional experience. The Business Class stopovers have been a real attraction as well as the discounts on offer. VIEW ETIHAD BUSINESS CLASS AIRFARES TO THE UK & EUROPE Why Fly with Etihad Airways? E...
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Indulge in Business Class with Singapore Airlines Book the Cook
27 Jun 2025by Fine Travel
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. For Singapore Airlines First Cl...
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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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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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Qatar Airways Qsuite for New Zealand Business Class Travellers
28 Mar 2019by Fine Travel
Not long after Qatar Airways announced that it would be offering a non-stop service between Auckland and Doha, our clients travelling in Business Class to the UK / Europe started asking "when will Qsuite be coming?". We are pleased to confirm that Qsuite arrived on 1 June 2019. What is the Qsuite? M...
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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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Travel Warnings for Turkey have been Reviewed and Downgraded
14 Dec 2018by Fine Travel
Turkey's rich culture and history, and our ANZAC connection with Gallipoli, makes it a sought after destination for travellers planning a comprehensive UK / Europe itinerary. Safety has been a concern, however the recent Safe Travel announcement is a positive step in the right direction for travelle...
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Qatar Airways Business Class from New Zealand to Gothenburg Sweden
12 Dec 2018by Fine Travel
From 12 December 2018 Qatar Airways will operate a new direct service from Doha to Gothenburg. Based on the schedule at the time of publishing, the flight from Auckland, via Doha, will take just short of 33 hours outbound and just short of 26 hours for the return flight. Since launching its direct s...
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