Your space to stretch out
Imagine a row of Economy seats you can turn into a couch after take-off. Clever, right? Comfy, too.
Skycouch™ seats are just like standard Economy seats, except each has an adjustable leg rest that can be raised or lowered individually. Lift the leg rests halfway up for a comfortable recline, or all the way up to a 90-degree angle to create a lie-flat couch space.
Whether you're travelling solo, together or as a family, Skycouch gives you more space to stretch out and relax without stepping up to a premium cabin. When you book a Skycouch, only your party is seated in your Skycouch row.
Tailor Skycouch your way
Skycouch can be enjoyed solo, together or as a family. Choose the setup that works for your journey.
Flying as a family
One adult travelling with one or two children can share a Skycouch. Depending on the age of your children and number of adults, you may need one Skycouch, two Skycouches, or a Skycouch and an additional Economy seat.
Flying together
Flying as a duo? Skycouch gives you space to put your feet up and relax. Each seat has its own adjustable footrest so you can customise your seating configuration to your comfort.
Flying solo
One Skycouch all to yourself. Enjoy all the space of a private three-seat Economy row. Put your feet up and relax or curl up and rest – the space is yours.
Travelling with young children
If you're travelling with young children, there are some important guidelines to help keep them safe when using Skycouch.
Your Skycouch experience
Skycouch is located in designated Economy rows beside the windows. Seat and row numbers vary by aircraft, so you can check where Skycouch is located on our seat maps or when selecting your seats.
At the start of your journey, your cabin crew will provide a briefing card and explain how to use your Skycouch throughout the flight.
To open out the Skycouch area, raise the armrests on the middle and window seats all the way up. This will give you a larger, uninterrupted space.
All Skycouch seats have seat belts. You'll also receive a safety kit containing two adult/child loop belts and a cuddle belt, with guidance on how to use them for your Skycouch configuration. If you're travelling with an infant, your cabin crew will provide an infant belt.
See Skycouch in action
Take a virtual tour to see how Skycouch transforms from a row of Economy seats into a space to stretch out and relax.
Booking your Skycouch experience
You can add Skycouch when selecting your seats for a long haul flight online.
- Select your flight. Book your flight as normal. If Skycouch is available on your flight, eligible configurations will appear as an upgrade option when you select your seats. The initial price shown is for a standard Economy seat.
- Select a Skycouch as your seat. When selecting your seats for that flight, choose an available Skycouch option. The cost of adding Skycouch will be shown once selected. If you change your mind, you can choose to 'Remove Skycouch' and select a standard Economy seat.
- Choose your configuration. Available configurations depend on your travel group and flight. Options may include one Skycouch, multiple Skycouches, or a mix of Skycouch and Economy seats. You'll see the available options and total price so you can choose what works best for you.
Other experience options
Premium Economy
Upgrade to enjoy premium seating, generous legroom, delicious cuisine and inflight entertainment. Easy boarding with premium check-in and luxury onboard amenities.
Economy Skynest™
Enjoy a four-hour session in your own lie-flat nest, designed for rest and relaxation away from your seat. Available on select flights between Auckland and New York from late December 2026.
Economy Stretch
Located in a dedicated area at the front of the Economy cabin, Economy Stretch offers more legroom for added comfort throughout your flight. Simply seat select when you book.