Air New Zealand’s world-first Economy Skynest will be available to book starting from 18th May 2026. Skynest will operate on-board the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which are set to take to the skies from November.
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On some of the world’s longest commercial flights to and from New Zealand, Skynest is designed to make a real difference to the journey. Featuring 6 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 a 4-hour session. The sessions have been designed around natural sleep cycles to allow time to settle, sleep and wake gradually. 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 787-9s
Four-hour sessions
Two sessions available per flight (initially)
Priced from $495 NZD per session
Available to book from 18 May 2026
Available on services from November 2026
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
Nestcessities kit including eye mask, ear plugs, socks and Aotea skincare
