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Air New Zealand has unveiled a first-of-its-kind sleeping pod system designed specifically for economy passengers on ultra-long-haul flights. The airline has introduced lie-flat bunk-style beds on routes between New York and Auckland.<\/p>\n
The pods, known as Skynest, will allow passengers in economy class to rest in lie-flat beds without upgrading to business class. Skynest consists of six sleeping pods arranged in a bunk-bed layout, installed between the economy and premium economy cabins on Boeing 787-9 aircraft.<\/p>\n
Each pod comes equipped with a mattress, pillow, blanket, privacy curtains, ambient lights and USB charging ports. In addition to this, passengers will be given a \u2018nestcessities\u2019 kit which includes earplugs, an eye mask, socks and Aoeta skincare.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ<\/strong> | Pets are now planning the trip in India<\/a><\/p>\n Each nest is around 203cm (6.6 feet\/80 inches) in length, and the width at the shoulder is around 64cm (25 inches), tapering to around 41cm (16 inches) at the feet, according to the website.<\/p>\n Passengers can book a pod for a four-hour session to lie flat and sleep during long journeys that can stretch beyond 17-18 hours.<\/p>\n Only one person is allowed per pod, and sharing or \u2018double-bunking\u2019 is strictly prohibited. Eating inside the pods or bringing children along is also not allowed.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to set an alarm for your 4-hour sleep time. When your time is over, the lights inside the pod automatically turn on to wake you up. If you\u2019re still sleeping, a crew member will gently wake you.<\/p>\n After you leave, the crew takes about 30 minutes to clean and reset the pod. They will change the bedsheets, pillow covers, and prepare it for the next passenger.<\/p>\n The Skynest is an add-on service, meaning passengers still need to purchase a regular economy ticket. Pods are expected to cost around $495 (around \u20b947,000) per session. A normal economy ticket on Air New Zealand costs about $900 (around \u20b984,000).<\/p>\n If you want to use the Skynest sleeping pod, you need to pay $1,395 (around \u20b91.3 lakh).<\/p>\n “By giving more people the chance to properly rest on ultra-long-haul flights, it helps make travel to and from New Zealand more manageable,” said Chief Executive Nikhil Ravishankar.<\/p>\n ALSO READ<\/strong> | AirAsia, Air New Zealand hike fares amid Middle East tensions<\/a><\/p>\n Skynest is available to economy and premium economy passengers aged 15 years and older.<\/p>\n “You’ll need to get in and out of the nest on your own, which may involve bending, kneeling, crawling, or climbing. Top and middle nests are elevated, while bottom nests are at floor level and may be easier to access,” the website states.<\/p>\n Skynest will be installed on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The bookings will begin on May 18 and the flights will start from November 2026.<\/p>\n ALSO READ<\/strong> | Summer season travel: How demand is shaping spending patterns and tips for planning<\/a><\/div>\nSkynest duration<\/b>
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