Air New Zealand has introduced four new travelling options on flights between New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands and cut fares of lead-in economy seats.

Following a successful trial on services between Christchurch and Sydney, the roll out of the new 'Seats to Suit', will give customers flying between Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific the choice of Seat, Seat + Bag, The Works and Works Deluxe options.

"The trial affirmed the conclusion we drew from our extensive customer research, which showed that customers have a range of needs for their travel depending on whether they are flying for business, leisure, for a short trip or a longer time away," Air New Zealand General Manager Australasia Strategy John Whittaker said.

"The new options enable customers to choose the level of product that suits them for each leg of their journey."

According to Mr Whittaker, customers who take the 'Seat' and 'Seat + Bag' options will still have access to standard airline provisions such as complimentary in-flight entertainment, tea, coffee and water.

Air New Zealand also announced it is standardising its Airbus A320 Tasman Pacific fleet to one class with 171 seats, "which equates to an additional capacity of 6 per cent on these services".

The airline's 'Seats to Suit' options are on sale now for flights from 17 November between New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands, fares starting from $109 one way for a limited time.

Please note: Auckland-Perth v.v, Auckland-Tahiti v.v and Sydney-Rarotonga v.v services will not have these choices available.