Air New Zealand to Offer Beds In Economy Class
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Keith Matthews in Airline Weekly Blog
Air New Zealand to Offer Beds In Economy Class
Major ground breaking introductions rarely occur in the airline world – at least not fro economy passengers. Other than new models of aircraft, passengers are used to major changes to their travel experience. If anything, airport security and penalties have resulted in a poorer experience. Air new Zealand may be changing that with the recent introduction of the ‘cuddle seat’.
The Cranky Flier was there to witness it … heres what he thinks….
t had been hinted about around the local media here in New Zealand for the last few days, but now its official. If you fly incoach on Air New Zealand, you’ll be able to lie down, well, some of you will. I was at the big reveal of the new interior yesterday, and I liked what I saw.
All three cabins are getting a makeover, though the business cabin is a much more minor change than the rest. The process has taken them more than 3 years, and they hired famed design firm IDEO to work with them along with several local structural design firms. (Read more about the process on BNET.) The result is what CEO Rob Fyfe required – a new, superior product that takes up no more space than the old product and costs the traveler the same amount for a seat. They’ve done just that in coach……. more
