Air New Zealand vs Vistara Business Class Comparison
| Air New Zealand | Vistara | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Seat type | Business Premier | Business Class Lie-Flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 22 inches | 21 inches |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | None (Star Alliance connecting partner) |
| IATA | NZ | UK |
| Hubs | Auckland (AKL) | Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL), Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM) |
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
Vistara — Pros & Cons
- + India's best business class product
- + Modern 787 fleet
- + Excellent Indian hospitality
- − Merged into Air India
- − Limited international network
- − Premium pricing for India market
The verdict
Both Air New Zealand and Vistara earn a 8/10 rating, making this a close call. Air New Zealand offers Business Premier while Vistara features Business Class Lie-Flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.