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6 Airlines Offering Lie-Flat Economy Sleep Products For A Fraction Of Business Class
Many airlines now emulate Air New Zealand's Skycouches to offer lie-flat economy products.
Air New Zealand is set to introduce Skynests on its Auckland to New York service in November, offering six bunk-style pods for economy passengers to use during a four-hour session.
The Skynest concept will enable economy travelers to book a lie-flat experience, marking a notable expansion of lie-flat options within the airline’s economy cabin offerings.
The planned route for the Skynests is the Auckland to New York service, with bookings expected to be available for sessions on that sector.
Pricing for a Skynest session is reported as 495 per session, according to Yahoo, and represents a new approach to affordable rest options on long-haul economy flights.
Air New Zealand has a history of experimenting with lie-flat experiences in economy, having previously introduced the Skycouch concept that allows passengers to convert a row into a flat sleeping space by adjusting armrests.
The article notes the Skynest as part of a broader trend of improving rest options in economy, without detailing aircraft types, dates beyond November, or specific injury outcomes.