This is the new revolution of the tourist class

The famous New Zealand airline offers one of the world’s longest flights between Auckland and New York at over 17 hours. Aimed at aircraft of this size, with this innovative project, the company seeks to redefine the way passengers relax during these long journeys. “By introducing Skynest on these routes, we are living up to our commitment to provide our passengers with the best experience, choice and to lead the way in the aviation industry’s continued innovation,” Air New Zealand said.

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Unparalleled flight experience

with A design reminiscent of Japanese capsule hotelsEach rest block has a mattress, clean sheets for each use, curtain, reading light, ventilation and a USB port to charge devices. ‘Economy’ passengers can use them for four hoursIt will be available on eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners that the airline will receive from September 2024.

The company has spent a lot of time developing the Skynest to maximize available cabin space without compromising passenger comfort. This revolutionary concept was developed in response to the growing demands of modern travelers, who seek a flight experience that allows them to relax and enjoy their journey in a different way.

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Under the proposed designs, Air New Zealand would offer only six Economy Skynest sleeping pods on each flight. So, as with coveted exit row seats, travelers should book them quickly as they become available next year.

An ambitious plan for the future

The cost of using this compartment is not included in the ‘Economy’ ticket as it is an independent product and they are not classified as seats. Passengers can book a seat in one of the cabins A price is between 400 and 600 New Zealand dollars (between 227 and 340 euros). for a block of four hours.

Its use will begin on very long-haul flights, starting with the popular Auckland – New York and Auckland – Chicago routes. However, the airline has ambitious plans to expand this service to other routes in the future, giving passengers an opportunity to enjoy this level of comfort in the air.