Air NZ unveils Dreamliner on Perth route
The airline will be the first to receive the stretched version of the Dreamliner - the 787-9 - next year, albeit years after it was originally slated to take delivery of the aircraft.
The airline has also unveiled the layout for its fleet of 787-9s, which will feature 18 lie-flat seats in business class, and premium economy in a two-three-two seat configuration. The two economy cabins of the aircraft will seat 263 passengers.
Following the deployment of its first new planes on the Perth-Sydney route, the airline will fly what it describes as its "game-changer" aircraft from Auckland to both Tokyo and Shanghai.
Last year Air New Zealand, which has an alliance with Virgin Australia on the trans-Tasman route, boosted capacity between Perth and Auckland by replacing a Boeing 767 with a 777 aircraft.
Qantas also announced recently that it would add twice-weekly services using an A330 aircraft on the Perth-Auckland route from early December to the end of January.
Air New Zealand's decision to ramp up the competition on the Tasman comes as Jetstar received approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to put the first of its Dreamliners into service.
Jetstar's first 787-8 plane, which is shorter than Air New Zealand's model, will be flown from Melbourne to the Gold Coast and Cairns for a month before it is put on the Melbourne to Bali run.
The budget airline is due to receive two more 787s before the end of the year. It will eventually have a total fleet of 14 Dreamliners.
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Air New Zealand's introduction of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Perth to Auckland route is significant because it raises the level of competition against Qantas on trans-Tasman routes. The Dreamliner is a modern aircraft that offers enhanced passenger comfort and efficiency.
Air New Zealand's introduction of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Perth to Auckland route is significant because it increases competition with Qantas on trans-Tasman routes, offering passengers a more modern and comfortable flying experience.
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner features 18 lie-flat seats in business class and a premium economy section with a two-three-two seat configuration. The economy cabins can accommodate 263 passengers.
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner features 18 lie-flat seats in business class, a premium economy section with a two-three-two seat configuration, and two economy cabins that can seat 263 passengers.
Air New Zealand's Dreamliner is the 787-9 model, which is a stretched version, while Jetstar's Dreamliner is the shorter 787-8 model. Both airlines are incorporating these aircraft into their fleets to enhance their service offerings.
Air New Zealand's Dreamliner is the 787-9 model, which is a stretched version, while Jetstar's Dreamliner is the shorter 787-8 model. Both airlines are using these aircraft to enhance their service offerings on various routes.
Initially, Air New Zealand's new Dreamliner will serve the Perth to Auckland route. Following this, the airline plans to deploy the aircraft on routes from Auckland to Tokyo and Shanghai.
The introduction of Air New Zealand's Dreamliner on the Perth to Auckland route intensifies competition with Qantas, as both airlines are enhancing their services and increasing capacity on trans-Tasman routes.
In response to Air New Zealand's increased competition, Qantas has announced it will add twice-weekly services using an A330 aircraft on the Perth-Auckland route from early December to the end of January.
After serving the Perth to Auckland route, Air New Zealand plans to deploy its Dreamliner on routes from Auckland to Tokyo and Shanghai, describing it as a 'game-changer' aircraft for these destinations.
Last year, Air New Zealand boosted capacity on the Perth-Auckland route by replacing a Boeing 767 with a larger 777 aircraft, and now they are introducing the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to further enhance their service.
Air New Zealand previously increased capacity on the Perth to Auckland route by replacing a Boeing 767 with a larger 777 aircraft, and now further enhances capacity with the introduction of the Dreamliner.
Jetstar plans to initially fly its first 787-8 Dreamliner from Melbourne to the Gold Coast and Cairns for a month before deploying it on the Melbourne to Bali route. The airline is set to receive two more Dreamliners by the end of the year.
Qantas recently announced the addition of twice-weekly services using an A330 aircraft on the Perth to Auckland route, scheduled from early December to the end of January, to compete with Air New Zealand's offerings.
Jetstar is expected to have a total fleet of 14 Dreamliners, enhancing its capacity and service offerings across various routes.
Jetstar plans to initially fly its first 787-8 Dreamliner from Melbourne to the Gold Coast and Cairns before deploying it on the Melbourne to Bali route. The budget airline expects to receive two more Dreamliners by the end of the year, eventually expanding its fleet to 14 Dreamliners.
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