Air New Zealand Introduces New Cabins, Skynest

Our Bureau - : Jul 6, 2022 - : 5:14 pm

Eight new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners of Air New Zealand, due to arrive in 2024, will give customers more choice with the introduction of the new cabins, the airline’s press release said on Tuesday (5 July). The new Business Premier Luxe...

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The new Business Premier Luxe suite, a new Business Premier seat, and “Skynest” - the world’s first sleep pods for Economy travelers - will offer more choices for the customers to get a comfortable sleep during the ultra-long-haul routes.

"New Zealand's location puts us in a unique position to lead on the ultra-longhaul travel experience. We have zeroed in on sleep, comfort, and wellness because we know how important it is for our customers to arrive well-rested. Whether they are heading straight into a meeting, or to their first holiday hotspot - they want to hit the ground running,” said Air New Zealand CEO, Greg Foran.

Aside from the addition of the Sky Pantry to the Premium Economy and Economy cabins for the customers to stretch their legs, grab a bite to eat, and hydrate at their leisure throughout their journey, the airline believes that the introduction of the “Skynest” for Economy travelers will be a “game-changer”:

"We wanted to offer our Economy customers a lie-flat option and that's how Skynest was born. It's going to be a real game-changer for the economy travel experience," he adds.

According to Leanne Geraghty, Air New Zealand Chief Customer, and Sales Officer, the cabin's interior design is inspired by the uniqueness of Aotearoa, from the forest-inspired carpet to the seats that draw inspiration from New Zealand's native bird, the Tui.

"Whether we are welcoming visitors or flying New Zealanders home, we want our customers to experience Aotearoa from the moment they step onboard – and get the best night's rest.”

"Research shows us the first night away from home is the hardest to get a good night's sleep so everything we do onboard is to help create a sense of calm – from the lighting and sleep ritual including sleepy teas and balms, to the healthier food choices and breathable fabrics,” she adds.

Air New Zealand’s eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners arriving from 2024 as well as retrofitted current 787-9 fleet will have either eight or four Business Premier Luxe seats, 42 or 22 Business Premier, 52 or 33 Premium Economy, 125 or 213 Economy seats, and specifically on the ultra-long-haul aircraft, six Skynest sleep pods.

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