Sleeping Pods

Air New Zealand Economy Sleeping Pods No longer will the ability to lie flat and get some in-air sleep be the domain of upper-class passengers. Air New Zealand's Economy Skynest promises to let even budget-conscious travelers stretch out. The result of three years of development, the system has a total of…

It’s been a busy week in my real world, but there’s always time to look back in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. From Photos from my iPhone… well. What can I say? Cue the epic sax and Gerry Raffety Song (And yes… I’ve got this playing whilst editing…

Air New Zealand has filed a patent for new sleeping pods that would allow passengers flying in economy class to stretch out during long flights. Dubbed the “Economy Skynest,” each pod will contain six, full-length, lie-flat beds. Skynest was developed over three years of research and development in anticipation of…

You’ve never flown quite like this before! Air New Zealand announced this week that the airline is looking into incorporating bunk bed-style pods on its planes, which will allow passengers flying in economy class the chance to lie down during long-haul trips — specifically their almost 18-hour non-stop flight from…

Why have we all come to accept air travel in the economy class as a feat of personal strength? A designed space that’s inherently flawed but character-building—our own personal set of Survivor?Air New Zealand is trying to put the whole “economy class is the third circle of hell” label to…

Why have we all come to accept air travel in the economy class as a feat of personal strength? A designed space that’s inherently flawed but character-building—our own personal set of Survivor?Air New Zealand is trying to put the whole “economy class is the third circle of hell” label to…

February 27th, 2020 | Tech | Air New Zealand is developing comfortable and affordable sleeping pods for their economy class air travellers. “Economy Skynest” designed by Air New Zealand for people who dreamed of sleeping and relaxing mid-flight. Your lie-flat dreams could come true. Bunk bed inspired sleeping pods will…

PreviousSet ofRelatedIdeas The Air New Zealand 'Skynest' Offers Relaxation on Long-Haul FlightsThe Air New Zealand 'Skynest' has been unveiled by the airline as a new perk for economy passengers that would offer them a place to spread out and relax on long-haul flights. The sleeping pods would be located in…

Getting even a wink of sleep on long-haul flights is close to impossible, especially so if you’re traveling economy class. However, here to ease our pain is Air New Zealand that has recently unveiled plans to introduce ingenious sleeping pods for its economy flyers. Yes, that’s right! Christened the ‘Economy…

Air New Zealand has unveiled Skynest, a sleeping bunk-bed prototype for economy class. This project is the result of three years of research and development with feedback from more than 200 customers. This prototype has been patented and trademarked by the airline, designed for Economy class to provide six full…