Air New Zealand planning to equip eight Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets with bunk beds and couches by 2024. The airline claims it is the first carrier to put sleep pods on a plane. Ultra long-haul flights are generally deemed to be non-stop journeys of more than 16 hours. In September, Air New Zealand will begin non-stop flights between Auckland and New York, lasting more than 17 hours. They have been announced as part of a wider suite of changes to premium, business and regular economy classes.
