Generally, reclining airline seats are a luxury only available to first class and business class passengers.
But on some flights it changes Air New Zealand It will be available from September 2024, when the airline will launch Skynest, a sleep-on-board concept for economy class passengers.
The airline first announced the SkyNest concept last year, with six sleeping cabins available in a bunk configuration on select aircraft.
Air New Zealand shared more details this week at TRENZ, New Zealand’s biggest international travel trade event – about bookings, pricing and more.
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“We are delighted to announce the launch of our innovative Economy Skynest on ultra-long-haul flights, starting with the Auckland – New York and Auckland – Chicago routes,” said Leanne Geraghty, Air New Zealand’s head of sales and customer service. .
North America is the perfect market for the Skynest as it has a premium segment that values comfort and sleep during long-haul trips.
“Through our long-haul routes to destinations like New York and Chicago, Skynest offers our passengers a unique and innovative way to relax and recharge, making their journey with us even more enjoyable. “With the introduction of Skynest on these routes, we bring to life our commitment to provide our passengers with the best experience and choice. , and we continue to innovate and lead the way in the aviation industry.”
“As a proudly New Zealand company, we are delighted to announce that Skynest will be designed and installed here in Aotearoa.
Major overhauls of the 787 aircraft will take place at Boeing facilities, and our top engineers and designers will use the latest state-of-the-art technology and design to build the SkyNest in New Zealand.
The Skynest will be a structured rest area for long-haul economy class passengers with six sleeping modules in a bunk configuration.
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Each capsule includes a normal-sized pillow, sheets and blanket, earplugs, an independent reading light, a USB socket for personal devices, a ventilation socket and lamps designed for relaxation.
Each passenger is entitled to one seat and families traveling on the same ticket can book one seat for each passenger.
The Skynest sits between Premium Economy and Economy, and each capsule has a separate seat belt so that passengers can fumble and fumble if the seat belt is identified. The bed will be changed between each session, allowing for a 30-minute changeover time. At the end of each session the lights will be turned on slowly and the crew will gently wake sleeping passengers.
“We’re still working out the exact details of the booking process and pricing. Right now we’re looking at 400 to 600 New Zealand dollars (between US$254 and 382) for a 4-hour session,” Geraghty said.
“Skynest is going to change the rules of the game, adding more flexibility to the economy class travel experience.”
“Our 83-year history is marked by a commitment to innovation and pushing the limits of what’s possible. SkyNest is the latest example, and we’re proud to lead the way with this world’s first in-cabin,” concluded Geraghty.
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