In the past few years, Auckland has seen a dramatic increase in seasonal service from the United States, with non-stop service beginning from Dallas and Los Angeles on American and Delta. After a 3-year pause due to COVID, American resumed service to AKL from LAX in 2023 with the Boeing 787-8.
Server: Solo
Airline: American Airlines
Aircraft: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Origin: Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, California (LAX)
Destination: Auckland Airport, Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)
Flight Number: AA83
Route: KLAX-NZAA
Seat: 10L (Main Cabin Extra)
Time En Route: 13 Hours 42 Minutes
Boarding at LAX
Beginning to taxi
Starting Engine 2 as we taxi over Sepulveda Boulevard
Rocketing out of LA
Waking up south of the Equator
The cabin crew is beginning their final sweep prior to descent
Final descent into Auckland
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand!
Parked at Gate 6 of the International Terminal