What happened
- Launch: Bookings open May 18, 2026; travel begins November 2026.
- Configuration: Six lie-flat sleep pods in a 'V' shape (three levels) located between premium economy and economy cabins, replacing six standard seats.
- Amenities: Each bunk includes bedding, privacy curtains, USB outlets, reading lights, and a 'Nestcessities' kit.
- Pricing: Sessions start at $495. Bunks are sold in four-hour blocks, with a 30-minute turnover for cleaning. Initially limited to two sessions per flight.
- Future: The airline plans to reconfigure existing 787s later, but no changes are planned for 777s
Air New Zealand has confirmed the launch timeline and pricing for Skynest, its new economy-class bunk bed product. The product will debut on newly delivered Boeing 787-9 aircraft operating the Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK) route. Key details: