For travelers seeking extra comfort and space without breaking the bank on business or premium-class tickets, Air New Zealand's Economy Skycouch seating has been a game-changer. This innovative, world-first seating option has taken long-haul flights to a new level. According to Air New Zealand , "Imagine a row of Economy seats that can change into a couch after take-off.

Clever, right? Comfy, too. Use the Skycouch the way you want. Sit, spread out, or lie down and snooze.

Share the space with a partner or children, or keep it all for yourself. It's a world first." "The seats are the same as Economy, except you have a special footrest on each seat.

You can lift them halfway up to make a footrest, or all the way up to create a large couch space." What exactly is Economy Skycouch? One or two adults: One Skycouch - You'll have a private row to yourself. Put your feet up and relax, or lie down for a nap.

One adult with one or two children: One Skycouch - You'll have a private row to yourself. The couch-style seating means more room to keep kids entertained, and less grabbing toys off the floor. One adult with two infants: One Skycouch + additional seat - This gives you space to lie down on the Skycouch with one of the infants by using the infant harness and securing the harness belt to the standard seatbelt of the window seat.

Two adults with one child: One Skycouch + additional seat - This gives you space to lie down, relax and rest. One adult can stay up and watch movies in thei.