People took their cue from the birds when air travel began. Now we can “nest” like them when Air New Zealand‘s world-first Economy Skynest debuts later this year.
Available to book on flights from May 18, 2026, Skynest will operate onboard the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which are set to enter service in November.
Time to Truly Rest
Skynest features six lie-flat pods in a bunk-style layout between the Economy and Premium Economy cabins, allowing customers 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. 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.
Each Skynest session includes:
- A lie-flat sleeping pod with a 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
- Reading light and ventilation outlet
- Crew call button and in-pod seatbelt
- A “Nestcessities” kit including eye mask, earplugs, socks and Aotea skincare
For more information, visit airnewzealand.com.
