Airline Changes Coach to 'Cuddle Class'

It’s not “economy” seating—it’s “cuddle class.” That’s the genius innovation cooked up by Air New Zealand, which is fitting its Boeing 777s with new “Skycouches,” rows of three regular seats that can convert into something vaguely resembling a bed. (Aol has a picture here.) Buy out the row—paying full price for two seats and half price for the third—and you should have room for two adults and a small child to sprawl out and nap.

“The days of sitting in economy and yearning to lie down and sleep are gone,” Air New Zealand’s CEO boasted. "Just keep your clothes on, thanks." The seats won’t be formally in place until April, but are scheduled to make an inaugural flight in December. (More airline industry stories.)