Airlines introduce bunk beds in economy class, allowing you to book ‘nap’ times

BUNK BEDS for economy class passengers are becoming a reality and airlines will soon offer people the opportunity to book special nap times on flights.

directions sleep on the plane Legroom and comfortable chairs are hard to come by, especially in economy cabins.

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but, Air New Zealand With the introduction of Skynest, we hope to change that for our passengers.

It includes bunk beds that can be reserved by passengers during the flight. This means that people in cheap seats can also take a flatbed while traveling.

Airlines have been planning to add sleep pods for some time, but now washington post It is reported that it will be available from September next year.

Passengers get a 4 hour slot. extenddoze off and forget that the seat in front of you is reclining.

There is a 30-minute buffer period between each slot to allow flight attendants to clean and prepare beds for the next occupant.

Each bed comes with its own bed Eye mask and earplugs, making it easier for people using the service to be swept away.

6 pods will be available in each long and ultralong Long haul flights for economy class passengers.

Leanne Geraghty, Chief Customer and Sales Officer, Air new zealandsaid the four-hour slot provides enough time for passengers to get some important sleep.

She also promised that people wouldn’t be rudely woken up at the end of the slot.

she said Washington Post: “We know most people go through a 90 minute REM (rapid eye movement) cycle.

“So a four-hour block allows for two REM cycles, allowing you to relax and reawaken over time.

“For those customers deep sleepWhen we land after a long flight, the crew gently wakes them up, just like we do every day on our flights. “

Air New Zealand says it is the first airline to offer such a service to economy class passengers.

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However, there are ways to increase your chances of getting that much-needed shuteye while flying.

CEO and sleep expert Martin Seeley said: mattress next day I know a little bit about sleeping, even on an airplane.

He reveals the best tips for snoozing at 35,000 feet.

One of his tips for securing a comfortable seat is to wait at the airport gate until everyone has boarded.

If you were the last to board, Vacant seat and check if there is an empty line – it can be expanded.

Martin also recommends replacing alcohol with water. alcohol It actually interferes with sleep, reduces quality and increases morning fatigue.

On the other hand, this travel expert wonders how they avoid jet lag on all flights.

and, clever airplane seat hacks Sleep on planes may also improve.

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