Expected to list for about £160,000 here in UK. Ouch.

I’ve visited NZ five times in last four years (from UK) and each time I return, I’ve got to airside at AKL without having to produce a boarding pass. Still find it shocking. Many airlines/airports have been allowing mobile boarding passes for years; I’ve used them many times ...

I wouldn't hold my breath. UA announced Polaris business class in June 2016 but the first aircraft fitted with the (already outdated) new seats wasn't flying internationally until well into 2017 - and it was only one. The fleet isn't planned to be fully Polaris for many years. I imagine the PE ca...