Air New Zealand Unveils New Inflight Cabin Experience
Air New Zealand is excited to unveil its new inflight cabin experience including a new Business Premier Luxe suite, a new Business Premier™ seat and the world’s first Economy Skynest™. Our new Dreamliner’s, due to arrive in 2024, will give customers more choice than any other airline in the world, providing the best sleep in the sky regardless of the cabin customers choose to fly in.
The interior design is inspired by the uniqueness of Aotearoa so customers will experience New Zealand as soon as they step onboard, with forest inspired carpet to the seat upholstery that draws inspiration from New Zealand’s native bird, the Tui.
Sustainability has been at the heart of the design process. Using modern fabrics, rather than leather, has saved around one kilogram in weight per Business Premier and Premium Economy seat, reducing overall carbon emissions.
In the Premium cabins, new serviceware will be 20% lighter, helping to reduce carbon emissions, and in Economy, the new serviceware will reduce plastic dishes used inflight by 28 million every year.
Below is a summary of our seven inflight cabin experiences which will be available on our new and retro-fitted 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from 2024:
Business Premier Luxe
The best sleep in the sky. Our new offering is for customers looking for the ultimate space and privacy. A luxury experience with all the features of Business Premier, but with a fully closing door and space for two to dine.
Business Premier™
A comfortable and private nest for a blissful journey and tranquil sleep. And if traveling with a companion, the middle row allows customers to open their nest and share their experience.
Premium Economy
For the treat-seekers looking for a little luxury to unwind and enjoy a taste of Aotearoa. Our new seat offers more privacy and protected space where you can recline at leisure without interrupting the person behind.
A Sky pantry has been added so customers can grab a bite to eat and hydrate as they stretch their legs at their leisure throughout the journey.
Economy Skynest™
It’s time to swap the headrest for some bedrest. Say hello to the world’s first sleep pods in the sky, Skynest. Stretch out in one of six pods for part of your journey and catch some shut eye. A game changer for economy travellers.
Economy Skycouch™
Use the Skycouch the way you want. Sit, spread out, or lie down and snooze. Share the space or keep it all to yourself.
Economy Stretch
It’s all in the name. This seat is for those who want to rest and stretch their legs further than the regular Economy seat.
Economy seat
An enhanced economy seat designed with more storage, comfort and space and a 50% bigger screen for entertainment. Connect to Bluetooth audio and pair your device to act as a remote control or second screen.
A Sky pantry has been added so customers can grab a bite to eat and hydrate as they stretch their legs at their leisure throughout the journey.
Visit airnzagent.co.nz for FAQ’s, the new aircraft LOPA and a video and imagery showcasing our new inflight cabin experience