Air New Zealand Unveils Lie-Flat Sleep Pods for Economy Passengers
Air New Zealand is set to introduce lie-flat sleep pods on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, starting in November. The Economy Skynest product allows passengers to book an additional four-hour session of rest time alongside their seat.
The bunk-style layout features six pods arranged between the two cabins, with each pod including a full-length mattress, bedding, adjustable lighting, ventilation, charging points and a privacy curtain. Additional amenities include a reading light, storage space, a crew call button, and an amenity kit with essentials such as an eye mask, socks and skincare items.
The concept was developed over several years and tested with more than 200 customers, building on earlier seating innovations. The introduction of Skynest aims to offer passengers greater flexibility in how they rest during extended journeys, particularly on routes with some of the longest flight durations in commercial aviation.