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Air New Zealand Offers Beds in Coach

3-seat 'Skycouch' designed for couples, families

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 26, 2010 5:36 AM CST

(Newser) – Beds in the sky aren't just for first and business-class passengers any more, says Air New Zealand. The airline unveiled its new "Skycouch" seat design today, which allows couples or passengers with children to turn three seats into a bed by lifting armrests and a footrest. Passengers buying the three seats pay the price of two-and-a-half.

Skycouches will take up a quarter of economy seats on some long-haul flights the BBC reports. "For those who choose, the days of sitting in economy and yearning to lie down and sleep are gone," the airline's chief executive told reporters. "The dream is now a reality, one that you can even share with a traveling companion. Just keep your clothes on, thanks."

This photo released by Air New Zealand shows the airline's new Skycouch option.
This photo released by Air New Zealand shows the airline's new "Skycouch" option.   (AP Photo/Air New Zealand)
This photo released by Air New Zealand, shows the airline's new Skycouch option.
This photo released by Air New Zealand, shows the airline's new "Skycouch" option.   (AP Photo/Air New Zealand)
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inkedheart
Jan 27, 2010 3:54 AM CST
Good Gravy. Air New Zealand flight attendants will be equipped with cattle prods. ;-D really sad i think it's a great idea but someone is going to ruin the fun. I wish they had this when I flew from CA to England. Long and cramped! would have given anything to lay down.
phil
Jan 26, 2010 12:45 PM CST
classy flying flop house
armywife
Jan 26, 2010 12:16 PM CST
i hope no one is under the misapprehension that this will be comfortable. i am only 5 feet tall and about 100 lbs, and i have tried to sleep on a 3 seat row like that, and my feet hang off the end and get hit by people walking by. so i cant imagine that this will really make anyone but a kid comfortable.
 

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