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Air New Zealand is the first airline to offer what?
Air New Zealand is the first airline worldwide to offer economy passengers bunk bed-style sleeping pods on its 17-hour long-haul flights. The new cabins are set to be installed by 2024. According to the company, premium and regular economy passengers will be able to book four-hour sessions in the sleeping pods at an additional cost. The pods will have a mattress and sheets – which the cabin crew will change after each booking – and a privacy curtain, USB charging, and “ventilation outlets.”
Where can I rent a sleeping pod without flying?
A private rental listing in inner Melbourne, Australia, offers similar capsules. The capsules, stacked on top of each other downstairs, are rented out for $250 a week or $900 a month. They contain a single bed, mirror, ventilating fan, USB ports, digital control panels, adjustable color reading lights, safe locker, clothes hanger, and curtain door for privacy.