Oneup makes it easy to request a cabin class upgrade when youre booked on an air new zealand ticketed and operated international flight. Air new zealand has a new feature that every parent will. If youre booked to travel on our new economy longhaul international service, you can choose to upgrade to our skycouch with this upgrade product option. Air new zealands skycouch put to the test traveller. Air new zealand limited is the flag carrier airline of new zealand. Air new zealands economy skycouch, the option to buy a row of three economy seats that turn into a couch. Originally released in 2010, the flexible seating option turns a. I first heard about air new zealand s skycouch while researching my trip. Instead of dangling and hitting the seat infront of him, he could be much more comfortable. The airline said that the pods could be purchased along with the seat reservation, so presumably only six passengers will have the option to use the pods. The skycouch pod will be made available for customers with infants that fit within the height limits of the pod, subject to availability.
Walk through of air new zealand s economy and economy skycouch economy skycouch. Air new zealand s skycouch seat adds a touch of class, and lie flat sleeping, to the economy cabin. Air new zealands economy skycouch a better way to fly. Experience air nz new long haul economy skycouch cabin flying to north and south america. Upgrade to skycouch booking options air new zealand uk. Flying to north and south america is a breeze on an air new zealand economy skycouchtm a row of seats that turn into a couch. Air new zealand skycouch air travel forum tripadvisor. Air new zealand economy skycouch is a better way to fly. With online checkin, innovative selfservice options for domestic flights and a range of options for international travellers, we believe that service starts well before you step on board the plane. Air new zealand has made its skycouch seat more family friendly.
Travelled on air new zealand s sky couch in july 2012. With the skycouch, the foot rest that pulls up was perfect for him to stretch his legs, and they were no. Air new zealand offers audio video on demand in all classes on international services on its. Air new zealand s longhaul aircraft, a mix of boeing 777 and 787 dreamliners, have between 215 and 263 economy seats. Air new zealand sky couch experience theplanetd travel. If youre booked to travel on our economy long haul international service, you can choose to upgrade to our skycouch with this upgrade product option. This option is available on our boeing 7879, 777300, and 777200 longhaul services. Air new zealand economy skycouch is a better way to fly duration. If youre booked to travel on our new economy long haul international service, you can choose to upgrade to our skycouch with this upgrade product option. Air new zealand is expanding on its skycouch, a row of three economy seats that convert into a flat surface, initially introduced in 2011. It animates from an upright seat, then the leg and foot rests adjust to a 60 degree and 90 degree angle. It animates from an upright seat, then the leg and. We are pretty good sports about heavy travel days and air new zealand. Air new zealands economy skycouch just got even better for family.
We are pretty good sports about heavy travel days and air new zealand made it all. Relief for tall pax as air new zealand introduces economy stretch. That said, has anyone got first had experience of the premium economy seats andor the skycouch seats. Facebook in a nutshell, the economy skycouch allows a row of seats to be turned into a couchbed after takeoff. Air new zealand skycouch 777300 trip report duration. Air new zealand economy skycouch is a better way to fly youtube. Each skycouch seat is equipped with the same basic facilities as a standard economy seat. Air new zealand is taking economy class comfort a stage further with this dedicated child pod and. The skycouch footrests lock into position to create a flat surface passengers can stretch out on. Air new zealand named best premium economy 2019 air new zealand s world class customer experience has been recognised at tripadvisors travellers choice awards for airlines, winning best premium economy class. It is available on international flights with air new zealand. Be warned it is not a separate class of travel but amongst the economy. The airline operates a threeclass service on a boeing 777300er.
Its not the official capital of the country, but dont. But a simple upgrade while onboard an air new zealand flight left this mum forgetting all about the temptations of first class in an instant after her. The skycouch is installed on rows 37 to 46, which is the front. You can book one or multiple skycouches on your flights, or a combination of one skycouch and an economy seat. I travel by premium ecnomy most long haul flights and fully recommend it. Back in 2011, air new zealand helped ease the longhaul for economy travellers when they introduced the awardwinning economy skycouch. Premium economy is available on all boeing 777200, 777300 and 7879 long haul services operated by air new zealand. Last month i took the family to new zealand to try.
So far it looks like regular flying, but i think its going to be something pretty cool. By far the largest city in new zealand, auckland is made up of a collection of little villages, each with their own stories to tell and unique experiences to offer. Photo and video of air new zealand business class flight. The skycouch infant harness, belt and pod is complimentary for all economy skycouch customers travelling with infants. Air new zealands skycouch technology adds class and. The key differentiator with other airlines, however, is the patented economy skycouch. I am small 54, 115 lbs but my husband is tall, and broad 63 and 250 lbs. Often touted as the adventure capital of new zealand, queenstown is packed with exciting adventures to be had.
The journey started with singapore airlines, then lufthansa and ended with air new zealand. Whether youre a couple whod like a bit of extra room, parents with a young child, or a parent with two restless kids, youll find our innovative economy skycouch. The people seated on those economy seats tilted their seats backwards right on to our skycouch seats. Relax in style with air new zealand s premium economy. Whether youre flying with us long haul, to the tasman, islands or taking a short. Place yourself at the centre of the air new zealand cabin experience and take a 360 tour. Air new zealand economy skycouch the best way to shorten. Upgrade to skycouch travel extras book air new zealand. Or just a human thinking about a trip to new zealand and australia. It provides additional comfort and protection for infants and peace of mind for parents or caregivers. Economy stretch will join skycouch as an option in economy.
In a nutshell, the economy skycouch allows a row of seats to be turned into a couchbed after takeoff. Travellers in front were normal economy paying pax at night they pushed back their seats to be comfortable and sleep which they had every right to do. The concept has now become a reality, with air new zealand. Back in february this year, i was invited to attend the aeroflot a350 delivery ceremony in europe. Air new zealand s skycouch is a bit disappointing, but still worth the money. Air new zealands skycouch gets a babyfriendly upgrade. Economy skycouch na air new zealand 777300 kangaroo tours duration. Hey hey, were getting on our air new zealand flight home, and this is the skycouch. Planespottingberlin aviation videos 426,111 views 22. The air new zealand economy seat is profiled on their website here. Find out more information on the skycouch infant harness, belt and pod.
Air new zealand skycouch economy class bed made more family. I was particularly interested in the pricing of skycouch, as it is somewhere. I have read that the new premium economy seats may not be very comfortable and would be. Air new zealand came to my mind, as they were operating fifth freedom flights from lax to london. The skycouch on air new zealand was much comfier for my four year old. Air new zealand s new premium economy seat design, the spaceseat. Economy skycouch onboard your flight air new zealand. It was pretty miserable for him not as miserable as a regular economy seat, because we had no third person in our row, but much less comfortable than the. But for parents on air new zealand, the companys addon, skycouch, has been a small comfort. Flying in the face of this trend is air new zealand, which last year unveiled a radical new economyclass seat design the skycouch. Drag to explore our boeing 7879 dreamliner economy skycouch. Not only was the internet complimentary, but the download speed was also very fast. While we initially marketed it to couples, we quickly found the product suited parents with young families especially well, says air new zealand general manager customer experience anita hawthorne in a. We understand that travelling with little ones can have its moments especially on longer flights.