Air New Zealand bunk beds economy

The airline reported it will be among several new offerings included on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners expected to enter into service in 2024.

The pods will be in two rows and include three beds. A game-changer for economy travelers." Bunk beds on airplanes?

The airline has been forced to think of ways to make passengers more comfortable on long-haul flights.

Air New Zealand has announced the world's first sleeping pods for economy – aimed at travellers that plan to get some sleep and comfort on long flights.

Whether they are heading straight into a meeting, or to their first holiday hotspot – they want to hit the ground running.” We have zeroed in on sleep, comfort, and wellness because we know how important it is for our customers to arrive well-rested. Air New Zealand chief executive officer Greg Foran said the airline’s ambition is to ‘create the greatest flying experience’ and that the new cabin is a great addition to a winning formula.

Airline's new and re-fitted planes will have six Skynest 'sleep pods' to book.

The pods will be bathed in a “soothing pink light” to aid sleep. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice.

Picture this: You're waiting at the departure gate at New York's JFK airport to board your flight to New Zealand. You'll be flying economy, so no personal space ...

Not so on this occasion -- the Skynest is more than just blue-sky thinking and is set to become a reality. The pods will be tucked away in the middle section of the plane between the economy and economy stretch cabins. Stacked three high like a triple bunk, each pod will be bookable for four-hour stints throughout the flight by passengers traveling in economy, economy stretch (extra legroom seats) and premium economy.

In a world-first, Air New Zealand is set to offer beds to its economy travellers. The 'skynest' sleep pods will be fitted in the airlines new Dreamliners, ...

Image: Air New Zealand In a world-first, Air New Zealand is set to offer beds to its economy travellers. Air New Zealand to install world-first economy bunk beds

In a world-first, Air New Zealand will start flying Dreamliners starting from 2024, wherein economy class passengers can sleep, sit or spend time on lay ...

Unsurprisingly, the company provides the bunk bed option for every cabin, whether it's the new Business Premier Luxe seat, which includes more space and privacy, or Skynest for economy travelers. Whether they are heading straight into a meeting, or to their first holiday hotspot - they want to hit the ground running," Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran said. In a world first, Air New Zealand will start flying Dreamliners starting from 2024, wherein economy class passengers can sleep, sit, or spend time on lay flat beds offered by the company, the company wrote in a press release.

Passengers will be able to book four-hour sleeping slots in the airline's new 'Skynests'

One that will provide customers with options to get some shut eye wherever they're sitting." "We have zeroed in on sleep, comfort, and wellness because we know how important it is for our customers to arrive well-rested. Have no fear, as Air New Zealand have just revealed their new "game changer" initiative – bookable sleeping pods.

Ever browsed an upscale airline such as Delta, Emirates or Qatar Airways and saw the first-class beds where passengers can comfortably stretch out and sleep ...

Whether they are heading straight into a meeting, or to their first holiday hotspot – they want to hit the ground running.” Due to this reasoning, the beds will provide a welcome respite for travelers unable to sleep while sitting up. “At this stage, each passenger will be limited to a four-hour session in one pod, at an additional cost to their regular Economy class seats,” the representative said.