Do you have a particular airline that you like to fly with? The world's first lay flat beds will be available to economy class passengers on Air New Zealand.
With seat space getting smaller and airlines now charging for everything from food to checked luggage, flying has become a necessary evil. Is it possible that it has to be that way? Air New Zealand seems to be putting passengers first, as they seem to be finally putting passengers first.
The airline is going to upgrade and retrofit its existing fleet of Dreamliners with new seating options that sound very luxurious. There are even options where two people can dine together while sitting across from each other. First class passengers with unlimited budgets won't be the only ones who will get an upgrade.
The cheapest seating option on the Dreamliners will now offer more space and legroom, extra storage capacity for carry-on luggage, and a seatback screen that is 50% larger.
The new Economy Skynest option is expected to be the most significant upgrade to the fleet. While not as spacious as the bed you have at home, it allows six passengers to either sit or spread out on a full length bed, complete with pillows and blankets. If you choose the bunk bed experience, you can still get food and drink. It isn't as private as the lay flat beds offered in each plane's Business premier section, but there appears to be curtains that can be pulled across if you want to sleep through turbulence, crying babies, and endless announcements
Air New Zealand will only offer one set of six Economy Skynest sleeppods on each flight based on the layout of the Dreamliners. Travelers can expect this option to be booked up fast like the emergency exit row seats.