Economy Skynest™ Your own nest in the sky
Economy Skynest™ is the world's first sleep pods in the sky.
Skynest features six individual lie-flat nests designed for Economy and Premium Economy passengers. Book a four-hour session to leave your seat behind, recharge mid-journey, and enjoy a quiet, private space to rest.
Nest dimensions: Each nest is around 203cm (6.6 feet/ 80 inches) in length, and width at the shoulder is around 64cm (25 inches), tapering to around 41cm (16 inches) at the feet.
Coming soon exclusively to select ultra long-haul flights between New York and Auckland. On sale 18 May, travel from November 2026.
Skynest is located between the Economy and Premium Economy cabins onboard our Boeing 787-9 V5 aircraft.
How Skynest works
Skynest is an add-on
Who can book Skynest?
Accessing the Skynest
Rest in your own nest A little slice of calm in the sky
Explore the Skynest
Each Skynest session is designed to offer a true break during your journey. Here's what's included:
Privacy curtainEach nest has a mesh curtain to give you a sense of your own space. The Skynest has its own curtain too.
LightingAmbient nest lighting designed for rest, along with a reading light if you need it.
Personal stowageThere's space for small personal items at the head of the nest, and a strap at the end for shoes if you bring them.
USB charging outletsBoth USB-A and USB-C to keep your devices powered while you rest and recharge.
Ventilation outletDesigned to keep air flowing and maintain comfort throughout your session.
SeatbeltKeep your seatbelt fastened over your blanket so you can rest undisturbed, even if the seatbelt sign comes on.
Crew supportA call button is within easy reach if you need anything from our cabin crew while you're nesting.
Skynest access Requires bending, kneeling, crawling, or climbing into the space
Travelling with children
If you're travelling with children, please note that children under 12 years old must be accompanied in the cabin at all times by someone 15 years or older. If there are two adults in your travelling party, then one adult can use Skynest while the other stays in the cabin with the child.
Special assistance
Passengers requiring special assistance are welcome to book Skynest. As everyone's needs are different, it may not be the right fit for every passenger. To use the Skynest safely, you'll need to be able to get in and out of your nest independently, or with the help of your own safety assistant if you're travelling with one.
Our cabin crew are here to help you feel comfortable and informed. While they are unable to provide physical assistance, lifting, or transfer support, they will provide a briefing regarding the features of the Skynest. Rest assured that our cabin crew will carry out regular checks of the Skynest throughout the session.
For passengers looking for easier access, the bottom nests (Nests 5 and 6) and middle nests (Nests 3 and 4) are generally more accessible than the top nests (Nests 1 and 2), and may be the best option when available.
You can learn more about flying with a wheelchair, support for blind or low vision passengers, or flying with a service dog. If you have any questions before you fly, please get in touch with our team.
| Skynest | Skycouch | |
|---|---|---|
| What is it? | Skynest is a lie-flat experience in a dedicated part of the Economy cabin, available for Economy and Premium Economy passengers. There are six nests available for six nesters at a time. | Skycouch is a row of Economy seats that convert to a lie-flat couch space. Enjoy Skycouch solo, in a pair, or with family. |
| How it works | Skynest is your own lie-flat space to enjoy for a four-hour session. You'll be away from your seat for that time to recharge in comfort and enjoy a world of your own. | Skycouch seats are like standard Economy seats, but with adjustable leg rests. Raise them halfway for a relaxed recline, or all the way up to create a lie-flat couch space. |
| Benefits | Skynest provides a break from your seat. It's a great way to break up your journey and have the ability to lie flat in your own calm space for four hours. | Skycouch provides additional space to spread out in a seat that's yours for the entire journey. It's a great option if you want a more flexible space for a young child or infant, or even for yourself. |
| Amenities | Skynest comes fitted with fresh linen, a blanket and pillow for your session. You'll also receive a complimentary Nestcessities amenity kit complete with earplugs and eye mask. | Skycouch comes with extra bedding, a seat liner and Skycouch kit with an adult/child loop and cuddle belt so you can stretch out safely and enjoy your space in comfort. |
| Things to know | Skynest access requires getting in and out of the nest on your own, which may involve bending, kneeling, crawling, or climbing to enter and orientate yourself around within the space. Nesters must be at least 15 years old or older. | Skycouch is a lie-flat couch experience rather than a bed. It's a great option if travelling with kids and infants. |
| Measurements | 2-metre (6ft 5") x 58cm (23") at widest point | 1.55m (5ft 1") long x 74cm (29") wide |
| Availability | Skynest is located between the Economy and Premium Economy cabins onboard our Boeing 787-9 V5 aircraft. | Skycouch seats are located in some rows within the Economy cabin of our Boeing 777-300ER and 787-9 aircraft. Skycouch is not offered on 777-367ER aircraft. |
Skynest or Skycouch? Choose your comfort.
What is it?
Skynest is a lie-flat experience in a dedicated part of the Economy cabin, available for Economy and Premium Economy passengers. There are six nests available for six nesters at a time.
Skycouch is a row of Economy seats that convert to a lie-flat couch space. Enjoy Skycouch solo, in a pair, or with family.
How it works
Skynest is your own lie-flat space to enjoy for a four-hour session. You'll be away from your seat for that time to recharge in comfort and enjoy a world of your own.
Skycouch seats are like standard Economy seats, but with adjustable leg rests. Raise them halfway for a relaxed recline, or all the way up to create a lie-flat couch space.
Benefits
Skynest provides a break from your seat. It's a great way to break up your journey and have the ability to lie flat in your own calm space for four hours.
Skycouch provides additional space to spread out in a seat that's yours for the entire journey. It's a great option if you want a more flexible space for a young child or infant, or even for yourself.
Amenities
Skynest comes fitted with fresh linen, a blanket and pillow for your session. You'll also receive a complimentary Nestcessities amenity kit complete with earplugs and eye mask.
Skycouch comes with extra bedding, a seat liner and Skycouch kit with an adult/child loop and cuddle belt so you can stretch out safely and enjoy your space in comfort.
Things to know
Skynest access requires getting in and out of the nest on your own, which may involve bending, kneeling, crawling, or climbing to enter and orientate yourself around within the space.
Nesters must be at least 15 years old or older.
Skycouch is a lie-flat couch experience rather than a bed. It's a great option if travelling with kids and infants.
Measurements
2-metre (6ft 5") x 58cm (23") at widest point
1.55m (5ft 1") long x 74cm (29") wide
Availability
Skynest is located between the Economy and Premium Economy cabins onboard our Boeing 787-9 V5 aircraft.
Skycouch seats are located in some rows within the Economy cabin of our Boeing 777-300ER and 787-9 aircraft. Skycouch is not offered on 777-367ER aircraft.
Other experience options
Premium Economy
Economy Skycouch™
