Air NZ debuts six-bunk Skynest pods to transform long-haul economy rest

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Air New Zealand will introduce Skynest, the world's first lie-flat sleep pods in Economy and Premium Economy on its new Boeing 787-9s, offering six individual bunks for four-hour sleep sessions priced from NZD 495; bookings open May 18, 2026, with service starting in November 2026 as part of a fleet refresh to boost comfort on ultra-long flights and support tourism growth.
- Photos: Air New Zealand unveils world’s first economy sleep pods for ultra-long-haul flights Interesting Engineering
- You’ve Heard of the Sky Couch. Get Ready for the Skynest. The New York Times
- Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling AP News
- No double-bunking or snacks - but snoring is fine: Air New Zealand’s economy sleep pods set for launch The Guardian
- Bunk beds for economy passengers take off on Air New Zealand’s new planes CNN
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