Air New Zealand to trial Skynest sleep pods on ultra-long-haul flights
TL;DR
Air New Zealand will introduce six aisle-mounted lie-flat Skynest sleep pods on its Auckland–New York 787-9 service, offering four‑hour sessions for economy and premium passengers for NZ$500–600. Bookings open May 18 for flights starting in November 2026, with two sessions per flight and a rule preventing double-bunking, snacking, or bringing children into the pods; bedding and a comfort kit are provided, and regular seats must still be purchased.
- 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
- Air New Zealand to Introduce ‘Skynest’ Sleep Pods on Some Long-Haul Flights The New York Times
- Air New Zealand Launches Bunk Bed in Coach: Would You Pay to Sleep in a ‘Skynest’ Pod for 4 Hours? People.com
- Economy passengers on this airline will soon have bunk beds onboard USA Today
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