Hello

[OZNB]

Totally new to flying to New Zealand and Australia so have lots of practical questions about long haul pacific flights from the US.

 

[Mwenenzi]

Welcome to the forum

Ask away and we will answer

 

[TomVexille]

Welcome aboard!

 

[OZNB]

DH and I are taking a cruise from Auckland to Sydney next February 15. Our international airport is El Paso, Texas. We are FF members, but not elite, of United and American and currently only have enough points to cover the ELP to LAX leg of the journey with American. United does not have direct flights
The next leg best option seems to be Air NZ LAX to AKL. Flights are currently $883 for one way in 777-300 economy but I do not know which are the best seats so need advice there! Is $883 a good price? PE is triple the cost of Y and is simply too much $$.
Return from Sydney to ELP (Quantas/AA?) will probably be booked on the American Airlines site.
I want to maximize how we use our money for the flights and be as comfortable as one can be in economy.
Looking forward to any advice you may have.

 

[Mwenenzi]

Edit
Replied in other thread http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/your-questions/multi-city-elp-lax-akl-58204.html

 

[Simo]

Welcome to AFF

 

[Hvr]

Welcome aboard OZNB, look forward to hearing about your travel.

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

Welcome to AFF..... When in New Zealand , the Milford Sound is a must, if your cruise takes you to the bottom of the South Island!

 

[JohnK]

Welcome to AFF OZNB!