Air New Zealand Skynest Economy Beds
Air New Zealand has launch the Skynest economy beds. Skynest will operate onboard the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which are set to take to the skies from November, and will be available for booking starting May 18, 2026.
On some of the world’s longest commercial flights to and from New Zealand, Skynest is designed to give you some relief and hopefully a good sleep. Featuring six lie-flat pods in a bunk-style layout between the Economy and Premium Economy cabins, it gives customers the opportunity to stretch out, lie flat and get a few hours’ proper rest in the air.
Developed over several years and tested with more than 200 customers, each Skynest pod provides a quiet, private space with a full-length mattress, bedding, ambient lighting, ventilation and charging ports.
Customers who book an Economy or Premium Economy seat will have the option of adding on a four-hour session. Initially, two sessions will be offered on each flight.
Key facts: Economy Skynest
- World-first lie-flat sleep pods in the sky for Economy and Premium Economy travellers
- Six individual pods arranged in a bunk-style layout
- Located between Economy and Premium Economy cabins on Boeing 787-9 aircraft
- Four-hour sessions
- Two sessions available per flight (initially)
- Priced from $292 ($495) NZD per session
- Available to book from May 18, 2026
- Available on services from November 2026
Economy Skynest Experience
Each Skynest session includes:
- A lie-flat sleeping pod with full-length mattress
- Fresh bedding including pillow, sheets and blanket, changed in between sessions
- Privacy curtain
- Ambient lighting designed for rest and wake
- Personal stowage and charging (USB-A and USB-C)
- Reading light and ventilation outlet
- Crew call button and in-pod seatbelt
- A “Nestcessities” kit including eye mask, ear plugs, socks and Aotea skincare
