Business Traveler, April 2020
A P R I L 2 0 2 0 b u s i n e s s t r a v e l e r u s a c o m Air New Zealand has unveiled the prototype of a new lie flat sleep product for economy class travelers The Economy Skynest will offer six full length lie flat sleep pods to be positioned within existing economy class on long haul flights The lie flat pods will be fitted with privacy curtains and connectivity to entertainment The product would be booked with traditional economy seating at an additional cost Air New Zealand said in a release that it will make a final decision on whether to operate the Skynest next year after it has assessed the performance of its inaugural year of Auckland New York operations Government regulation and decisions on roll out are still to be worked out but the airline calls the new product a game changer for economy class travelers on all airlines around the world airnewzealand com Oneworld the airline alliance said in a statement that it is delighted with the announcement that Alaska Airlines intends to join the alliance by summer 2021 It also applauded Alaska Airs plans to form a US West Coast international alliance with American Airlines a founding member of oneworld Once approved oneworld membership will allow Alaska Mileage Plan loyalty members to earn and redeem miles through oneworld member airlines global network oneworld com alaskaair com SKYNEST REST ONEWORLD WELCOMES ALASKA AIR ABOVE One Only Mandarina RIGHT Conrad Punta de Mita 6
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