What is Skycouch?
So what is an Economy Skycouch™ exactly? It’s simple. Imagine a row of Economy seats that can be turned into a couch after takeoff. So you and your friend or family member can stretch out. Clever, right? Comfy, too. It’s so flexible it can be used as seating, a couch or even a play area. You’ll also get some lovely bedding and pillows. It’s a world first.
A lot of people ask us if they’re going to end up sharing their Economy Skycouch with a stranger. The answer is ‘no’. When you upgrade to an Economy Skycouch, you get the entire row to yourself. It’s totally private.
The Skycouch Infant Harness, Belt & Pod is available on all Air New Zealand Boeing 777 and 787-9 operated long-haul services. It provides additional comfort and protection for infants and peace of mind for parents or caregivers.
And, of course, you get all the delicious food and great entertainment that comes with a standard Economy fare.
How do I use a Skycouch?
The seats are the same as an Economy seat, except you have an additional footrest that folds to form a couch. Each person can choose if they want their footrest up or down. These adjust to 60 and 90 degrees.
The arm rest on the window side goes all the way up to create a comfortable lounge space. All the armrests in the middle seats also disappear in the back of the seat.
When it’s time to rest, we’ll help you get your Skycouch set up. We even have an extension seat belt for when you want to lie down.