more people than you'd think are aware NZ goes LHR-LAX-AKL
I live in London but travel a lot. Air New Zealand has spent decades building up a loyal following on LHR-LAX and to many are the number one carrier so I am aware of that.
Please learn to spell
with an "i" and not an "a" but play the ball and not the man. btw I work in the industry as an analyst so I'm not exactly coming to this with just the opinions in my head, I see a lot of relevant data crossing my desk.
NZ are probably more concerned with MAN-AKL pax, with MAN-LAX-MAN a mere bonus. On top of that, there would be cargo, and the AKL-LAX-AKL traffic to help the route along.
You have no basis for saying this. If you are, how do expect this to compete with a saturated Middle East service to NZ against Emirates on the A380, QR and EY? They'd be crucified on price to New Zealand and MAN-US West Coast is point to point unless they code share out of LAX with AN Other. Again, would bleed cash, but then what do I know.....?