Air New Zealand vs La Compagnie Business Class Comparison
| Air New Zealand | La Compagnie | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Seat type | Business Premier | Full-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 22 inches | 22 inches |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | None |
| IATA | NZ | B0 |
| Hubs | Auckland (AKL) | Paris Orly (ORY), Newark (EWR) |
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
La Compagnie — Pros & Cons
- + All-business-class configuration
- + Competitive pricing for lie-flat transatlantic
- + Intimate boutique experience
- − Very limited route network
- − Narrowbody aircraft on transatlantic routes
The verdict
Both Air New Zealand and La Compagnie earn a 8/10 rating, making this a close call. Air New Zealand offers Business Premier while La Compagnie features Full-flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.