1 min readBy Louis Hardiman
6 Airlines Offering Lie-Flat Economy Sleep Products For A Fraction Of Business Class
Many airlines now emulate Air New Zealand's Skycouches to offer lie-flat economy products.
By Louis HardimanZimbabwe

In November, Air New Zealand is set to launch Skynests on its Auckland to New York route. Economy class passengers will be able to book six bunk-style pods for a four-hour session. The cost, according to Yahoo, will be $495 per session. However, Skynest is far from the first time that economy class passengers can lie flat. Air New Zealand pioneered the idea with its Skycouch product, with passengers able to book an entire row and lie flat by flipping up the armrests.
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- October 22, 2026
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- Louis Hardiman
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