Why it matters
Affects Air New Zealand loyalty members and route planners.
What happened
- Launch: Travel begins November 2026; bookings open May 18, 2026.
- Pricing: Sessions start at $495 (approx. $125/hour). Initially sold for two 4-hour sessions per flight, with potential for three.
- Amenities: Each bunk includes bedding, privacy curtains, USB outlet, reading light, ventilation, and a 'Nestcessities' kit.
- Eligibility: Available as a buy-up for economy and premium economy passengers.
- Future: Plans to reconfigure existing 787s, though timeline is undetermined; no plans for 777s
Air New Zealand has confirmed the launch of Skynest, its new economy-class bunk bed product, on Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The product will debut on the Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK) route, installed in the space of two center economy rows, offering six lie-flat sleep pods in a 'V' shape configuration. Key details:
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