Air New Zealand will be introducing what’s arguably the biggest innovation we’ve ever seen in economy, even if only very few passengers will be able to enjoy this. The airline will be introducing bunk beds in economy, which is something we’ve never seen before.
While Air New Zealand first confirmed it would introduce this back in 2022, the actual process of rolling this out has been delayed massively. So there’s finally an exciting update, as the airline has revealed when this product will launch, how much it will cost, and what the experience will be like.
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As you can see, Air New Zealand’s upcoming Boeing 787-9s are in a very premium configuration.
When is Air New Zealand introducing Skynest?
Air New Zealand plans to put the Skynest on sale for bookings as of May 18, 2026, and for travel as of November 2026. Specifically, the expectation is that this will be available on the next newly delivered Boeing 787-9, and that’s expected to operate the route between Auckland (AKL) and New York (JFK).
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