Forget the free food and fancy drinks—the best thing about flying first class is the seats. Specifically, the ability to lie down, which makes a huge difference in comfort on a long-haul flight.
Lie-flat seats have long been out of budget for most travelers, but one airline is looking to change that.
![Renderings of the Air New Zealand Skynests, lay-flat economy airline seats resemble bunk beds](https://www.smartertravel.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/doc-root/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Skynest-2-1024x683.jpg.webp)
Air New Zealand’s new Dreamliner planes will feature six semi-private pods, called Skynests, that can be booked by economy passengers who want to stretch out and get some sleep.
Stacked on top of each other bunk bed style, each Skynest will include a pillow, bedding, reading lights, chargers, and ear plugs. Each bed will be 80″ long and 23” so even the tallest passenger can truly lie flat.
Mesh curtains will allow for some privacy, while still allowing flight attendants to check inside and make sure only one person at a time is using the pod.
Flyers will be able to reserve Skynests for four hours at a time, and the pods will be cleaned in between passengers. Booking the Skynest will cost extra on top of an economy ticket, but a spokesperson for Air New Zealand told SmarterTravel, “At this stage, we’re still working through pricing.”
![People resting in Sky Nest, lay-flat economy seats on Air New Zealand that resemble bunk beds](https://www.smartertravel.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/doc-root/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Skynest-with-people-1024x688.jpg.webp)
Skynests will be found on Air New Zealand’s long-haul routes, some of which are among the longest nonstop flights in the world. The new planes featuring Skynests are expected to be in service starting in 2024.
You Might Also Like:
• CrowdStrike Outage Causes Thousands of Flight Cancellations and Delays• World’s Best Airline for 2024
• Save 30% on Southwest Airlines for Prime Day
• 8 Tips from a Flight Attendant’s Daughter to Save Money on Your Next Flight
• The 20 Worst US Airports for Delayed Flights
We hand-pick everything we recommend and select items through testing and reviews. Some products are sent to us free of charge with no incentive to offer a favorable review. We offer our unbiased opinions and do not accept compensation to review products. All items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time of publication. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission.
Related
Top Fares From
Today's Top Travel Deals
Brought to you by ShermansTravel
France: 8-Night Paris, Avignon & Nice...
Infinity Worldwide Vacations
![](https://d2619hvqn7b355.cloudfront.net/uploads/default_image/image/86/main_europe_1.jpg)
Poconos: 3 Nts in Garden of...
ResortsAndLodges.com
![](https://d2619hvqn7b355.cloudfront.net/uploads/default_image/image/122/main_hotel.jpg)
7-Nt Canada & New England Cruise,...
Princess Cruises
![](https://d2619hvqn7b355.cloudfront.net/uploads/default_image/image/141/main_new_york_city.jpg)