Bunk beds in Economy Class on "Air New Zealand"

The Falstaff Travel Editors, 23.04.2026

With its “Skynest” concept, "Air New Zealand" will for the first time allow Economy Class passengers to lie flat and sleep in bunk-style pods on long-haul flights – for an additional fee and on selected routes only.

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Anyone who often flies long-haul in Economy Class knows that space is limited and a good night's sleep is only possible in exceptional cases. From November 2026, "Air New Zealand" wants to change this and so is introducing lie-flat options in wooden class. Passengers can stretch out and rest for a few hours in compact sleeping pods. However, the additional comfort is subject to a charge - and can only be booked for a limited time per flight.

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