Air New Zealand launches new business class in May and economy bunk beds in 2026

Air New Zealand has been a trailblazer in aviation creating new products, like the Sky Couch offering the first fully-flat bed in economy class, that have pushed the limits for long-haul travel. For an airline in the far corner of the Southern Hemisphere, the Star Alliance member continues to make noteworthy updates that influence aviation around the world. This spring, the airline will unveil its new business class cabin and become the first carrier to complete a nose-to-tail retrofit of the Boeing Dreamliner aircraft. There are also details on the airline’s next game changer: the SkyNest. This will be the first bunk bed, flat-bed product for economy class flyers on long-haul flights. It has been in the works and under certification processes for many years, and CEO Greg Foran shares an update on something that many passengers (and interested airlines) are eagerly watching.<br/>