Air New Zealand vs flydubai Business Class Comparison
| Air New Zealand | flydubai | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Business Premier | Lie-flat Seat on Boeing 737 MAX |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 22 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | None |
| IATA | NZ | FZ |
| Hubs | Auckland (AKL) | Dubai International (DXB) |
Air New Zealand — Pros & Cons
- + Herringbone lie-flat with direct aisle access
- + Award-winning New Zealand wines
- + Excellent service reputation
- − Long flights to reach NZ from Europe
- − Smaller network
flydubai — Pros & Cons
- + Lie-flat seats on a narrowbody — rare feature
- + Strong network to underserved destinations
- + Partnership with Emirates for connectivity
- − Narrowbody comfort limits on longer flights
- − No lounge of its own
- − Entertainment via streaming only on some aircraft
The verdict
Air New Zealand takes the edge with a 8/10 rating compared to 7/10 for flydubai. Air New Zealand stands out with its Business Premier, while flydubai offers Lie-flat Seat on Boeing 737 MAX. Both airlines provide lie-flat business class seats, so the best choice depends on your route, schedule, and personal preferences.