Source: airlineratings.com and Relax News
Air New Zealand has been named the top airline for 2014 by a safety and ratings review website which heaped unrestrained praise on the carrier for its in-flight services and safety performance. Named the Airline of the Year for 2014, editors of AirlineRatings.com described the Kiwi carrier as an industry trendsetter, notably for programs like Skycouch which can transform three economy seats into a couch, ideal for couples or families with a young child.
Last year, their Hobbit-inspired safety video “An Unexpected Briefing” featured orcs, hobbits, elves and dwarves and became an instant viral video hit.