Cuddle Class replaces Cattle Class on Air NZ
Air New Zealand’s first Boeing 777-300ER with its revolutionary Economy class Skycouch arrives in Auckland from Seattle tomorrow.
Air NZ group general manager Ed Sims said the aircraft heralds a new long-haul flying experience for Air New Zealand customers.
“The majority of our long-haul flights are overnight and we fly on average 90 minutes longer than any other airline.
“That’s why we set out to overcome the seemingly impossible challenge of finding a way for people to lie down in Economy without compromising affordability.
“Few airlines have invested time and money beyond First Class, whereas we have focused on the areas where most of our passengers sit by reinventing every aspect of our Economy and Premium Economy customer experience.
“We’ve created the world’s first Economy seating that enables people to lie down and a Premium Economy seat that many airlines would call Business Class.â€
Skycouch gives couples and families the opportunity to lie down like they would on their couch at home.
More than 30 airlines have contacted Air New Zealand regarding the new seats and formal negotiations are underway with carriers from Asia, North America and Europe to licence the seats following an 18-month period of exclusivity for Air New Zealand.
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