Air New Zealand has revealed new additions to its onboard flight experience.
From 2024, the airline will offer a new Business Premier Luxe suite, a new Business Premier seat and the world’s first Skynest.
The airline said it has responded to “overwhelming customer feedback” on the importance of sleep and the need for more comfort and space.
It will offer the most choice of any airline in its three cabins to get “the best sleep in the sky” regardless of the cabin customers choose to fly in.
The new Business Premier Luxe seat is designed for customers looking for more space and privacy, and Skynest, the world’s first sleep pods in the sky for Economy travellers.
The airline said that the new experience is designed around “creating a home away from home” that leaves customers refreshed and raring to go at their destination.
Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran said:
“New Zealand’s location puts us in a unique position to lead on the ultra long-haul 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.
“It’s a proud moment to finally unveil five years of hard mahi, in what truly is a cabin of possibility.
“One that will provide customers with options to get some shut-eye wherever they’re sitting.”
For Economy customers, the Skynest concept, first announced in 2020, will be a world-first.
“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.”
Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty says the cabin’s interior design is inspired by the uniqueness of Aotearoa.
“Whether we are welcoming visitors or flying New Zealanders home, we want our customers to experience Aotearoa from the moment they step on board – 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 on board 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.
“Meditative onscreen content, Zentertainment, will also help customers unwind and get ready for rest.”
The airline has also added a Sky Pantry to the Premium Economy and Economy cabins, so customers can stretch their legs, and grab a bite to eat and hydrate.
Air New Zealand’s new Dreamliners with the new Premier Luxe Seats and Skynest are due to arrive in 2024.
For more information, please visit AirNewZealand.com.
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