What is the best airline to travel from London to Auckland NZ?

Answer 1

Depends on your definition of "Best": * Air New Zealand

The National Airline of New Zealand, a 4 star Skytrax rating with a very good Business Class product, Individual Inflight Entertainment, and 2 direct flights daily - one through Hong Kong, the other through Los Angeles * Qantas Airways

The National Airline of Australia, another 4 star Skytrax rated airline, with a good reputation for friendly service, good food and very safe aircraft. 1 direct flight daily via Los Angeles. Alternatively, you can fly via Australia (Sydney/Melbourne) and Asia (Hong Kong/Bangkok/Singapore) * Singapore Airlines

An airline world-renouned for its impecible service and attention to detail. Will soon be flying the A380 aircraft on its Singapore-London route. One connecting flight via Singapore daily. * Thai International Airways

One connecting flight via Bangkok daily. * Korean Airways

One connecting flight via Seoul, Korea daily, with an overnight stop. * Cathay Pacific

One connecting flight via Hong Kong daily. Best to check out www.airlinequality.com to find out previous passengers opinions on airlines. Many more airlines operate on the route, with more transit stops, such as Emirates, Lufthansa (including codeshare partners) for example.

The majority of airlines operating on the route are generally of very high quality.

Answer 2

One consideration is cost, another is the possible adventure. When adventure appeals to you, always take a carrier that is foreign to you, and enjoy language and cultural change from the very beginning of your journey.