Sleeping Pods

Air New Zealand unveiled its Economy Skynest, a concept that seeks to bring bunk beds to economy class. While no doubt innovative, is the product practical? The new beds would be at least 200cm (~79 inches) long and 58cm (~23 inches) wide. Each Economy Skynest would contain six sleeping pods and…

Some economy-class travellers envying those at the front of the plane with lie-flat beds may soon have another option: Air New Zealand Ltd has developed a sleeping pod prototype to help passengers cope with near-18 hour flights. The Economy Skynest concept unveiled on Wednesday, which features six bunks akin to…

The airline says it plans to launch the service on its direct flight between New York City and New Zealand's capital, Auckland, that will begin operating in October 2020.The so-called Economy Skynest allows up to six people to lie down comfortably on the plane. (Air New Zealand)Good news for travellers who…

February 26, 2020 | 11:40am | Updated February 26, 2020 | 3:21pm Shut-eye in the sky is finally a reality for airlines’ lowest-paying customers. On Tuesday, Air New Zealand took the sheets off their new economy-class sleeping pods. The airline also filed patent and trademark applications for the “Economy Skynest,”…

air new zealand has unveiled the ‘economy skynest’, a collection of sleeping pods designed for economy passengers. the airline has filed patent and trademark applications for the project, which provides six, full-length, lie-flat surfaces that each measure in excess of 200 x 58 centimeters (79 x 23 inches). the ‘skynest’…

AMERICANS STILL DEBATING RECLINING SEATS The airline announced it is introducing an Economy Skynest, which transforms seats into beds. Want more videos like this? Every day we send an email with the top videos from Digg. PICTURE THIS The profound loneliness of New York subway platforms, vintage scenes of life…

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Air New Zealand is back at it again, exploring ways to make economy travel better. This time, it is a lie-flat bed – for economy travel. Check it out! When it comes to long-haul economy flights, flying from places like the US to New Zealand can just be brutal! No…

The airline will make a final decision on whether to introduce the Skynest next year. (Facebook pic/Air New Zealand)SYDNEY: Some economy-class travellers envying those at the front of the plane with lie-flat beds may soon have another option: Air New Zealand Ltd has developed a sleeping pod prototype to help…

Air New Zealand is no stranger to innovating and introducing new ideas. While their business class product may not be the best example of that, there are other areas where they excel and stand out from other carriers. The airline is very proudly known for offering the ability to have…