Well, Premium Economy, at least. But we've sat in Business Class seats that weren't this comfortable.
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Air New Zealand thinks THIS is an economy seat? (with video)
Well, Premium Economy, at least. But we've sat in Business Class seats that weren't this comfortable.
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Apparently Air New Zealand has a ...The story behind Air New Zealand's new seats (with video)
Typically when an airline makes an advancement in their seat technology, a press release is sent out along with a few pictures. This week, Air New Zealand has given us a behind the scenes look at what went into their latest product.
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Innovation may have played a part in Air New Zealand's eight-year quest for renewed profitability.
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As Kathryn Gregory, ...Air New Zealand in hot water over new cougar ad
International female team reaches South Pole
Back in November, a group of seven women from a variety of countries around the globe set out on a long, and challenging journey. Calling themselves the Kaspersky Commonwealth Expedition, they left Patriot Hills, along the Antarctic coast, and over the course of the next 39 ...A Kiwi Christmas
New Zealand goes easy on naked bikers
Public nudity may be against the law in New Zealand, but on the evening of December 7 in the beach resort town of Whangamata, two young bikers in the buff were told to put on helmets, not pants.
The two young men in their twenties were stopped by Senior Constable Cathy ...Expedition Review: On Board the MV Orion
Where do people go when they've already been everywhere? On a ship that goes to places nobody else can get to. The MV Orion is such a ship, custom-built for expedition-style travel that takes you to the world's more inaccessible places--place like Papua New Guinea, ...100 year old butter discovered in Antarctica
Last month we reported that 100-year old whiskey was discovered buried beneath a shack, belong to Ernest Shackleton, in Antarctica, and now it seems that there might be all kinds of food sitting around on the icy continent. The New Zealand Antarctic Trust says that is has ...More regulation on Antarctic shipping proposed
While most of the world is focused on a certain conference on climate change currently underway in Copenhagen, a similar meeting is being held in New Zealand this week, where tighter regulations on travel in and around Antarctica are being proposed. More than 80 experts ...Proof: Icebergs arrive in New Zealand!
Gallery: New Zealand IcebergsLast week we followed up on AP reports here and here that hundreds of icebergs were headed straight for dear, sweet New Zealand. Well, come to find out, it's TRUE. Behold the following images that prove it, taken by myself from the port side of ...A380 flies to Antarctica for New Year's 2010
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This New Year's Eve, Qantas will be taking one of their super swank A380's to Antarctica. Seats are for sale to the masses starting (checking ...Top 10 (+2) adventure destinations for 2010
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With 2009 rapidly coming to an end, it is time to look ahead to 2010 and begin making our travel plans. For adventure travelers, the year ahead is ...Latest tourist attraction in New Zealand? Icebergs!
The waters off the southern coast of New Zealand have gotten very crowded lately, as dozens of icebergs have been spotted floating through the region. According to this story from the Daily Mail, the huge slabs of ice have broken off from the Antarctic shelf, and have been ...Icebergs target New Zealand
Hundreds upon hundreds of menacing chunks of ice are headed straight for innocent New Zealand--a country that couldn't hurt a fly even if it had flyswatters for hands. Shipping companies haven't been this fretful since the pirate times of . . . this summer, while the ...Antarctic Travel Guide
In recent years, one of the most popular destinations for adventure travelers has been Antarctica. The lure of visiting one of the most remote, and rugged places on the planet is a strong one for travelers who have already trekked, paddled, and climbed their way across the ...Whiskey buried beneath the Antarctic ice for 100 year to be recovered
Ever wanted to try a 100 year old Scotch chilled to perfection? Than listen up, this story is for you! According to this article from the BBC, the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust has announced plans to retrieve a pair of crates buried in the Antarctic ice following a ...In the Corner of the World: Queenstown
Queenstown is a seemingly quaint town that resides in the shadow of the Southern Alps on New Zealand's South Island. Walking its streets, one could easily mistake it for Boulder, Colorado. But like the American town that it resembles, Queenstown's quiet appearance belies ...In the Corner of the World: TranzAlpine Train
Railway travel just isn't what it used to be. Gone are the fastidiously dressed conductors checking their pocket watches before yelling, "All aboard!" Gone, too, are the eager young porters loading trunks into the luxury cars of well-heeled travelers. It's the era of air ...In the Corner of the World: In & Around Auckland
With a population of around 1.5 million people, Auckland is no bustling metropolis. Heck, it's not even the capital of New Zealand (go ahead, look it up - I'll wait). It is, however, the country's largest city and the hub for most international flights coming into the ...
