Business-Class.com and Air New Zealand Partner to Support Premium Travel to New Zealand and the South Pacific

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Air New Zealand and Business-Class.com have joined forces to offer travelers a better, more supported way to plan and book premium long-haul travel to New Zealand, Australia, and the wider South Pacific.

The partnership brings together two things that matter most to premium travelers: an exceptional onboard experience and personalized travel assistance in planning and arriving at their destination in comfort. Through Business-Class.com, customers work with real travel advisors who help compare cabin options, map out the best routing, and receive the best fare conditions before anything is confirmed. Air New Zealand handles the rest, from the moment travelers settle into their seats.

For long-haul travelers, the best option isn't always the most obvious one. Cabin layouts, route choices, connection times, fare flexibility, and onboard service – all of these can change the experience. Through this partnership, Business-Class.com gives travelers expert support in comparing those details, with customized premium travel options, concierge-level help for trip modifications, and 24/7 support when plans need attention.

Air New Zealand flies to Auckland from six North American gateways: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Honolulu, New York, and Vancouver, with Auckland serving as a natural hub for onward connections across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. The partnership supports growing premium demand for New Zealand as a bucket-list destination for nature, culture, gastronomy, and adventure.

As a Star Alliance member, Air New Zealand also opens up a much wider world, connecting travelers to more than 1,000 destinations across the alliance network. Benefits include checked-through baggage, coordinated schedules, and reciprocal lounge access, making multi-carrier itineraries considerably smoother in practice.

The partnership highlights Air New Zealand's continued investment in its premium long-haul experience, especially the introduction of Business Premier Luxe, its most private and spacious long-haul cabin to date, built around the concept that long-haul flights should leave travelers feeling rested and ready to continue their journey energized, be it for leisure or professional purposes. Across both Business Premier Luxe and Business Premier, travelers can enjoy thoughtful cabin design, warm and genuinely personal service, enhanced by menus that celebrate New Zealand cuisine and wine in a way that feels less like airline catering and more like a proper introduction to the country's culture and vibe.

"Premium travel is about more than just the seat, and the details matter way before the traveler ever boards the aircraft," said Jonathan Fitzsimons, Chief Commercial Officer at Business-Class.com. "Planning the trip is part of the overall experience, and the right gateway, the right connection, the right fare conditions, and the right cabin can change it entirely. The partnership with Air New Zealand empowers our advisers to help travelers make those decisions with more confidence, while connecting them to a premium long-haul product known for comfort, service, and genuine hospitality."

For Business-Class.com, the partnership adds one of the world's most respected long-haul carriers to a growing portfolio of airline relationships and reinforces what the company has always focused on: giving customers who care deeply about how they travel the support and access to do it well.

Customers can explore premium travel options with Air New Zealand through Business-Class.com at https://www.business-class.com/promo/air-new-zealand-business-class.

About Business-Class.com

Business-Class.com is a premium flight service helping travelers book Business and First Class flights with expert, human support. Founded in Florida in 2018, the company works with an international team of travel advisors who help customers compare routes, cabin options, fare conditions, and itinerary details before booking.

Through direct airline relationships, tailored itinerary planning, and 24/7 personal support, Business-Class.com makes premium air travel more accessible, practical, and easier to navigate. The company serves travelers flying from the U.S. to destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and beyond, with optional concierge support for trip details such as airport transfers, hotel coordination, and special travel requests.

For more information about Business-Class.com, visit www.business-class.com.

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SOURCE Business Travel Group LLC