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Air New Zealand has made some latest announcement on its latest standalone structure, the sleep pods for long-haul flights- ‘The Skynest’. The airline had made the Skynest announcement prior to pandemic and revealed some basic features.
According to Air New Zealand, the Skynest would feature six separate pods that have fully flat bunk beds allowing passengers to lay flat and stretch out during their flights. The feature could be purchased as an add-on to an economy seat ticket, something like the existing Skycouch, a private row of seats in economy class. These seats are equipped with footrests that fold upwards to create a flat surface and are also supplied with bedding and pillows.
However, where the Skycouch can be booked for an entire flight, the Skynest booking will be limited to four-hour window. The airline is planning to launch the Skynest in 2024 on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
“We're delighted that customers are as excited about this new innovation as we are. Our extensive research and design process, which spanned five years and 170,000 hours, has resulted in a product that we're confident will revolutionize the in-flight experience for Economy passengers," commented Leanne Geraghty, Chief Customer and Sales Officer. "North America is the perfect market for Skynest, as it has a premium segment that values comfort and sleep during long-haul travel."
The airline also announced that the Skynest will be designed and installed within the country. The installation process will include refitting the Boeing 787 Dreamliners selected for this upgrade.