{"id":143204,"date":"2026-05-20T04:05:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T22:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=143204"},"modified":"2026-05-20T00:07:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:37:00","slug":"air-new-zealand-to-launch-first-economy-bunk-beds-on-787","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/20\/air-new-zealand-to-launch-first-economy-bunk-beds-on-787\/","title":{"rendered":"Air New Zealand To Launch First Economy Bunk Beds On 787 for $495"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AUCKLAND-<\/strong> Air New Zealand (NZ)<\/a> is preparing to launch Skynest, a new economy cabin product designed to give long-haul passengers access to a lie-flat sleeping space. The concept introduces passenger bunk beds, a feature rarely seen in commercial economy cabins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline first announced the Skynest project in 2022, though Boeing 787 delivery delays pushed back the rollout timeline. Bookings are now available for eligible flights operating from December 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air New Zealand Brings Sleep Pods To Economy Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air New Zealand’s Skynest<\/a> concept introduces 6 full-length lie-flat sleep pods inside the Boeing 787-9 economy section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The design uses two bunk structures arranged in a V-shaped layout, with three bunks stacked vertically on each side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each bunk accommodates one passenger at a time and measures approximately 80 inches in length and 23 inches in width. The dimensions provide a significantly larger sleeping surface than a traditional economy seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concept adapts crew rest facilities for passenger use and creates a dedicated sleeping area designed specifically for ultra-long-haul flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reported by OMAAT<\/a>, the concept represents one of the most notable developments in economy cabin design in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers using Skynest will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n