Air New Zealand has unveiled its new prototype sleep pods. 'Economy Skynest' will consist of six full-length sleep pods in the economy cabin.
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And then there are the rest of us. Neck pillows just don't cut it. Reclining a few inches does nothing. We need to lie flat, which is what makes Air New Zealand's prototype sleep pods so exciting. On February 26, the airline filed patent and trademark applications for the"Economy Skynest" -- the result of three years of research, development and testing based on input from more than 200 customers at a hanger in Auckland.Air New ZealandAccording to Air New Zealand's announcement, the Skynest will consist of six full-length lie-flat sleep pods in the Economy cabin. The exact location within the aircraft is yet to be confirmed.
Staff from Air New Zealand tell CNN Travel no formal certification application is in process yet,"however we have designed the concept to meet all regulatory requirements."As for pricing, the airline is yet to determine the costs and is still assessing the commercial proposition and product viability.
That flight will take an estimated 17 hours and 40 minutes one way, making it one of the longest in the world.
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