Air New Zealand has revealed new images of the world's first bunk beds on a commercial plane, available to economy passengers for the first time later this year.
First announced in 2020, the Skynest will feature six bunks with lie-flat beds measuring around 6ft 6in in length and 64cm wide, rolling out across the airline's fleet by November.
Every passenger who books a Skynest bunk will receive fresh sheets, blankets and pillows, along with an amenity kit containing eye masks, earplugs, socks, a toothbrush, toothpaste and hand cream.
Each bunk comes with a privacy curtain, small bag storage, USB charging and a flight attendant call button.
Bunks are available to book in four-hour slots at an additional cost on top of a standard economy or premium economy fare, reports The Sun. Once the session ends, lights gradually brighten and crew wake passengers to return to their seats.
With two sessions per flight, a total of 12 passengers per service can book a bunk. Passengers must be aged 15 or over — children are not permitted.
Air New Zealand chief Nikhil Ravishankar told USA Today: "We really do hope that this starts a bit of a revolution in economy class travel, where sleep becomes available to more customers.
"One sleep in New York, you wake up, and you're in one of the most beautiful countries in the world."
Reservations open on May 18, with the Skynest initially available on flights between New York and Auckland before being rolled out on other routes. Prices start from $495 (£365).
Depending on demand, the number of bunks could be expanded beyond six per aircraft.
Air New Zealand previously broke new ground in economy with the Skycouch — the world's first economy row that converts into a bed — which launched in 2010.
Other carriers are following suit. United Airlines recently unveiled plans for a similar product called the Relaxed Row, while Thai Airways is set to introduce lie-flat beds in premium economy.
