Airline presents lie-flat sleep pods for economy class Posted on 28 February 2020 Tags:Air New Zealand, airline, Economy Skynest, lie-flat sleep pods, Nestiquette Air New Zealand plans to change the way economy flyers travel. The national carrier airline is in the process of developing six full-length sleeping pods for its economy class cabins, which will enable long-haul flyers to lie down and rest. The new development is called the ‘Economy Skynest’, and has been in the works for about three years at the airline’s innovation centre, Hangar 22. ‘A clear pain point for economy travellers on long-haul flights is the inability to stretch out. The development of the Economy Skynest is a direct response to that challenge,’ says Air New Zealand Chief Marketing and Customer Officer, Mike Tod. Image: Air New Zealand Communications While it’s not known where the Economy Skynest will be located within the craft, we do know that the six 200cm x 58cm bunk-bed-style sleeping area will be able to accommodate a full-size pillow, sheets and a blanket, with specially designed lighting settings for sleep and USB ports, a reading light, ventilation outlets and a curtain for privacy. On social media, Air New Zealand has even coined the term ‘nestiquette’, a portmanteau of ‘Skynest’ and ‘etiquette’. According to the airline, good ‘nestiquette’ means that only one person can occupy a pod at a time, and that shoes must be removed when making use of the sleeping facilities. Nestiquette (noun): How to #Skynest according to a couple friends 💤 but what are your nestiquette tips? pic.twitter.com/8DhRqAmCzP — Air New Zealand✈️ (@FlyAirNZ) February 26, 2020 At this stage, it’s unknown how the pricing would work for this ‘premium’ economy feature, but the lie-flat sleeping pod prototypes are sure to impress frequent economy travellers. ‘We see a future flying experience where an economy-class customer on long-haul flights would be able to book the Economy Skynest in addition to their Economy seat, get some quality rest and arrive at their destination ready to go. This is a game-changer on so many levels,’ says Customer Experience GM, Nikki Goodman. Also read: Standing airplane ‘seats’: the new ultra-economy class? Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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