Air New Zealand bunk beds economy

2022 - 6 - 30

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Air New Zealand introduces bunk beds for economy class passengers (Interesting Engineering)

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.

Air New Zealand reveals bunk beds for economy passengers (Wanderlust)

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.

Air New Zealand unveils 'Skynest' bunk beds for economy class ... (pennlive.com)

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.

Air New Zealand's New Economy Bunk Beds May Just Democratize ... (Skift)

Long-haul flights just got much more appealing now that Air New Zealand announced a bunk bed system. Will "Skynest" allow economy passengers to recline and ...

“Every inch of space onboard is valuable, and the question is whether passengers will pay enough for these new bunk beds to make them worth the cost of the added weight and what they replace on Air New Zealand’s aircraft.” Indeed, a one-way ticket for October on Air New Zealand in business from JFK Airport in New York to Auckland is $7,400. Air New Zealand had always wanted to innovate further in the economy cabin, as that is where the majority of passengers travel, according to Kerry Reeves, head of aircraft programs for the airline.

Air New Zealand Planes Will Offer Bunk Bed Cabins for Economy ... (My Modern Met)

Air New Zealand is going to offer a bunk bed option for economy class passengers called Skynest starting in 2024.

Air New Zealand to offer bunk beds in economy class (Free Malaysia Today)

The airline plans to install bunk-bed-style sleeping pods in its economy class cabins, starting in 2024.

Air New Zealand is bringing bunk beds for economy flights... but ... (SoyaCincau.com)

Air New Zealand will be introducing actual beds for economy passengers in 2024. But there's a glaring catch we learned about the economy beds themselves.

The beds also can’t be occupied during the take-off or landing stages of the flight. And each bunk will only be reserved in four-hour blocks, so even if you book them in advanced, you won’t get to use the bed for the entire long-haul flight. Each of the beds is approximately 203cm long, and approximately 58.4cm wide.