Summary
Air New Zealand will introduce triple-decker bunk beds in economy and premium economy class on its new Boeing 787-9 planes for long flights, starting with the Auckland to New York route. Passengers can book four-hour sleep sessions in these pods for an extra fee, allowing them to lie flat during the 16 to 18 hour flight.
Key Facts
- The new "Skynest" sleep pods are triple-tier bunk beds located between cabins.
- Each pod is about 80 inches long and 16 to 25 inches wide, requiring passengers to climb or crawl inside.
- Passengers can book four-hour sleep slots in advance for about 495 New Zealand dollars ($291) extra.
- The pods will be available only on Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787-9 planes starting in November.
- Passengers must wear special socks, avoid eating, sharing the pod, and using strong perfumes.
- Fresh pillows, blankets, and sheets are supplied and changed after every use.
- Passengers will be woken up gently by lighting or by flight attendants after four hours.
- This is the first time an airline offers lie-flat beds to economy-class passengers on such long flights.
