Flying Air New Zealand’s LIE FLAT Economy SKYCOUCH for 12 Hours from Auckland to San Francisco

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  • Опубликовано: 12 май 2024
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    Join me today in the world’s first lie flat economy seats on Air New Zealand’s 777s from Auckland to San Francisco. Let me know your thoughts on this product. When given the choice between this, economy, premium economy, and business class which one would you pick?
    Airline: Air New Zealand
    Aircraft: B777-319(ER)
    Registration: ZK-OKN
    Flight Number: NZ8
    Flight Time: 11h 28m
    Flight Date: Dec 10, 2023
    Cost: $1,300
    0:00 Intro
    1:14 AKL Terminal
    2:08 Air New Zealand Lounge
    5:16 Boarding
    6:23 The SEAT!
    9:35 Amenities
    10:19 Other “SkyCouches”
    11:21 AKL Departure
    13:42 IFE
    16:31 Stayin’ Hydrated
    17:04 Dinner Service
    17:33 Setting up THE BED!
    19:17 Exploring/Getting Comfy
    20:21 Breakfast Service
    21:16 Packing Up
    22:14 ANZ and SFO
    23:05 SFO Arrival
    24:36 Final Thoughts

Комментарии • 389

  • @ukdavepianoman
    @ukdavepianoman 4 месяца назад +35

    Very innovative and clever product. Definitely something to consider if sleep/rest is a much higher priority than food/drinks/lounge.

  • @alec1113
    @alec1113 4 месяца назад +16

    The sky couch works for an adult and small child . Most uncomfortable if 2 adults try to use the skycouch , also if you try to pay for an upgrade to premium economy, you are unable to do so if you pay extra for skycouch . If you pay for economy and wish to upgrade to premium economy, you can. Hope this helps .

  • @tonyinsf
    @tonyinsf 4 месяца назад +41

    Dude, I loved Virgin America! Especially the free booze in premium economy and the variety of snack boxes for sale even on short flights from SFO to SoCal. When Alaska took over, the vibe went from hanging out at your friend’s house with the coolest parents, to going to your other friend’s house where you’re not allowed to use the towels in the bathroom to dry your hands, and the only beverage options was milk or tap water. Oh and yeah, another fun Sunday morning video!

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +3

      Ha! Thanks man! RIP Redwood 🥲

    • @bp2k7
      @bp2k7 3 месяца назад +2

      I miss Virgin America too...though that in-flight safety video song would get stuck in my head for days!

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  3 месяца назад +2

      @@bp2k7 who said that it ever left my head… lol 🎶tonight get ready to fly🎶

  • @brucecanmore3788
    @brucecanmore3788 4 месяца назад +15

    I flew YVR to AKL & return earlier this year in PE. The seat recline was generous with a foot rest integrated into the leg rest. I slept 6 hours out of 14. The seat pitch exceeds Emirates PE. We booked 10 months in advance, the cost nearly doubled 8 mos later. The service and meal made me feel valued.
    I think the premium cost relative to their competitors, same routing is warranted. ANZ has a great PE product. Thanks for the honest review.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      Good to know! Seems about 50/50 between people preferring the PE and the SkyCouch

  • @matthiashaenni
    @matthiashaenni 4 месяца назад +7

    Hey there! 👋 I absolutely like your video on the flat economy seats on Air New Zealand's 777s from Auckland to San Francisco. It's so cool to see airlines offering more comfortable options for long-haul flights. Keep up the great work, and I can't wait to see more awesome videos from you! 😊I've just subscribed to your channel! 🎉

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +2

      Thanks man! Welcome! I agree, these seats were a major innovation win for economy class!

  • @Alex-yy8ng
    @Alex-yy8ng 4 месяца назад +75

    I always envy anyone that can sleep for 8 hours on a flight. I don't think I've ever managed to sleep that long in business class on a flat bed even with a sleeping tablet, let alone an economy class "sky couch".

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +17

      When you spend this much time on airplanes, you slowly acquire the skill

    • @theinterportal
      @theinterportal 4 месяца назад +1

      I was lucky enough on my Scoot flight from Singapore to Berlin in March 2022 to have the entire row of economy class seats to myself in the ScootInSilence cabin.
      Curled up across 3 seats and slept 9 out of the 12 hour flight. Woke up extremely fresh in Berlin.
      Sadly the return flight was completely full of travel starved tourists heading towards Singapore to transit to Bali/Thailand.

    • @JacobSteinberg75
      @JacobSteinberg75 4 месяца назад +4

      drugs

    • @cordial
      @cordial 4 месяца назад +2

      same. flying sucks when you can't sleep.

    • @cordial
      @cordial 4 месяца назад

      not for me. well jel. @@PatrickSheaAviation

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your flight.😊

  • @Rose34561
    @Rose34561 4 месяца назад +44

    Currently writing this comment on board Starlux buisness class from SFO to TPE and still have 4 hours left of my 13hr flight to Taipei Taiwan definitely the longest flight Ive ever flown

    • @eddieagar8039
      @eddieagar8039 4 месяца назад +1

      GL

    • @mikhailjairnisbett441
      @mikhailjairnisbett441 4 месяца назад +4

      First time I've replied to someone currently on a plane

    • @stephenconnolly2582
      @stephenconnolly2582 4 месяца назад +3

      ​@@mikhailjairnisbett441how can you be sure anytime you left a comment that person is not on a plane

    • @chairman_josephrblx3057
      @chairman_josephrblx3057 4 месяца назад +4

      i’m on the flight too!! plus i was on jx12 on the way to sfo yesterday too

    • @TheWelwyn21
      @TheWelwyn21 4 месяца назад

      Bored shitless kept having wind on didn't learn anything

  • @coypat1300
    @coypat1300 4 месяца назад +1

    Hey Oatrick another great video. Thanks for sharing an interrsting product! Love Sundays, and your vids.

  • @spark_6710
    @spark_6710 2 месяца назад +5

    I've always been very curious about this airline's economy class seat beds & watched quite a few videos on RUclips, but this one was really detailed & showed how to do it w thorough explanations !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

  • @kevin19358
    @kevin19358 4 месяца назад +3

    14:50, Wow, Air New Zealand, Boeing 777-300ER's in flight entertainment map is identical to United's in flight entertainment map, but the color is different. How cool is that. Hope to fly Air New Zealand next year.

  • @novaguy5073
    @novaguy5073 4 месяца назад +16

    The concept is very good and would work well for family travel. However, at 6' 4" the premium economy seat would be a better value for me. At some point during sleep I think that I would extend into the aisle in the "bed" configuration.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +4

      Yea. Over a certain height, you end up having your curl your legs into oblivion just to fit. At 5’9” however I had minimal issues

    • @NomadLifeKiwi
      @NomadLifeKiwi 4 месяца назад +4

      yes, my partner who is 6 foot hated it, yet me at 5 foot 2, I loved it. so definitely not any good for someone your size!

    • @pjt3887
      @pjt3887 3 месяца назад +1

      I'm 6'1 that wouldn't work for me. The tight seat configuration is insane..

    • @spark_6710
      @spark_6710 2 месяца назад +2

      Lol. I am 5.3" so...lol. I'm still interested ,but to be very honest ,I don't expect much for the comfort ! Lol. But it's really nice to be able to lie flat on a plane w/ o paying a hefty price for it !! Lol Also,to prevent blood clots . This should be added in the options ! 😅👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

  • @marcuspearson87
    @marcuspearson87 4 месяца назад +2

    Absolutely awesome seat/couch

  • @matthewbaker6177
    @matthewbaker6177 4 месяца назад +7

    Great review. I will be flying air New Zealand skycouch in future. You've convinced me.

  • @PicaloOneill
    @PicaloOneill 4 месяца назад +5

    16:37 " ... we're just as thirsty ...." good point! funny point to. 😅

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      lol 🤣 I think about that every time I’m in economy on a long haul flight…

    • @kevinb6745
      @kevinb6745 2 месяца назад

      Quiet down, peasant!

  • @jerryzangrealtor
    @jerryzangrealtor Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for sharing. Just booked it, and we are heading to NZ tomorrow night! Yeah!

  • @wenslyoscario9503
    @wenslyoscario9503 Месяц назад

    Great vlog 🙌🏽🛫

  • @brontewcat
    @brontewcat 29 дней назад +2

    Sounds pretty good for someone who is 5 foot 1 like me. I can stretch out fully on 3 seats, and never have problems with leg room.

  • @NickEaster-wj2bi
    @NickEaster-wj2bi 4 месяца назад +3

    Definitely need to try this out one day! Innovative product!

  • @elainegw
    @elainegw 4 месяца назад +1

    Quiet for take off.
    Nice video

  • @RaySpillane
    @RaySpillane 2 месяца назад +1

    Kudos to the pilot on that flight - one of the smoothest landings ever, I had to rewind to find the point of touch down on landing.

  • @gjk540
    @gjk540 21 день назад

    Love traveling virtually with you! I'm mostly housebound, and your videos allow me to "escape" my surroundings for a while via different modes of airline travel.

  • @TracyMclaughlin-je6of
    @TracyMclaughlin-je6of 4 месяца назад +6

    September 2024 the planes will be all new or refurbished with new seats and more premium options

  • @hillarydemello488
    @hillarydemello488 4 месяца назад +2

    What an interesting concept. Another great video.

  • @redcomusic
    @redcomusic 4 месяца назад +2

    Nice twist on the age-old armrests-up practice when you've got 3 rows to yourself on a long haul. I've actually taken a shower at AKL as well, but at the Qantas Lounge LOL! The breakfast buffet was interesting...besides the usual they were heavy on the beans and muesli. I didn't mind, I love free food no matter what!
    - Red

  • @roberthunter6927
    @roberthunter6927 4 дня назад

    Excellent review!

  • @newYorkStories
    @newYorkStories 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for this video!

  • @Detvanliga
    @Detvanliga 4 месяца назад +1

    Great review and very interesting offer, this Skycouch: I did not know it existed, before. But the future should hold exciting new solutions.
    .

  • @PaulStewartAviation
    @PaulStewartAviation 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice video mate, it looks like a decent seat!

  • @CrankyGrandma
    @CrankyGrandma 2 месяца назад +1

    I travel to NZ about once a year or so. Last time I got a skycouch. I’m traveling again in a week and again upgraded to a skycouch. It’s well worth the upgrade! I actually slept well on my last trip. Much cheaper than upgrading to first class and really really worth it.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  2 месяца назад

      Totally. As long as you don’t mind curling your legs a bit, it’s a heck of a way to travel

  • @ackbar01
    @ackbar01 4 месяца назад +6

    Air nz usually rate very highly for service which is my experience, always exceptions but I am surprised to hear that’s something you heard. It’s 23kg for checked luggage so that shouldn’t be an issue. Based on some of the ludicrous amounts carted on as carry on I suspect they could be a lot tougher on luggage.
    The infamous herringbone design is dated (it was next level when introduced) and is being replaced from next year but in its defence the sleep experience is top shelf for a plane and most long haul is overnight.
    As an aside further amenities (toothbrush, shaving kit) is available from the front counter at air nz lounges.
    Good watch, thanks.

  • @kevin19358
    @kevin19358 4 месяца назад

    1:49, It looks so cool and it's similar to Sydney's McDonald in the airport.

  • @carine4318
    @carine4318 4 месяца назад +6

    New travelers have no idea how lucky they have it..when I started my flying career there was no inflight entertainment etc.

  • @dannyong4843
    @dannyong4843 4 месяца назад +3

    Sinto falta de São Francisco
    Thank you for showing the experience on NZ Skycouch.
    The flight looked packed, how long before departure did you book this Skycouch?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      I only booked this about a week before departure and there were only 2 skycouches available still. The last one was booked by upgrade by someone at the airport check in

  • @aprianto1985
    @aprianto1985 2 месяца назад

    Great information

  • @JohnNorris1977
    @JohnNorris1977 4 месяца назад +9

    Nice review Pat. How did you cope with flying there and back without laying over? 😮

  • @CumulusGranitis
    @CumulusGranitis 4 месяца назад +1

    I've flown AirNZ in Economy and Business and enjoyed both with excellent service in both classes of service. Premium Economy on AIr NZ back in 2015 and 2017 was much better then Air Canada as you enjoyed a Business Class meal and beverages and entertainment, along with the more comfortable, roomier seat.
    (on Air Canada you get an economy meal with a bigger seat in Premium Economy last I checked).
    AirNZ's Business Class back then was much better then Air Canada's Business Class at that time and the added bonus of the foot rest turning into a seat where you could actually enjoy a meal with your partner.
    I look forward to your video review of Air NZ's "J" Class Cabin.

  • @gerardmackay8909
    @gerardmackay8909 4 месяца назад +2

    You mention about it surely being quicker to fly to Copenhagen by travelling west rather than east via SFO. This isn’t the case as you spend 1hr30 less in the air going via North America. Distance is similar but flying east you go WITH the jet stream rather than against it.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      Good point! Just feels weird. I guess it’s far away in both directions

  • @olayinkaoyo
    @olayinkaoyo 18 часов назад

    Nice video. Between Premium Economy vs. the Skycouch in Economy, I would choose the latter on a 12 hr. flight. I might even select it over Business if the airline's Business class doesn't have lay flat seats. Thanks for the video.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  7 часов назад

      Definitely. Sometimes it’s all about the cost though, and this is definitely cheaper than Premium or Business

  • @prechathenomadmama
    @prechathenomadmama 4 месяца назад +2

    I’m definitely gonna have to try these seats out! Looks amazing! How much more did it cost over regular economy seats?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +4

      Totally! This was rougly $500 more than economy for this flight. Still about 1/3 of the business class cost still though

  • @jimbo6059
    @jimbo6059 4 месяца назад

    Sorry but Akl - LAX flights on Air New Zealand have been going for around 40+ years, as the flight from LAX used to terminate at LHR. Nz001 and Nz002, we were able to sell both the London L.A. and the London Auckland services. They stopped the London L.A. just before the pandemic.

  • @MarkMcLT
    @MarkMcLT 2 месяца назад

    "which really ties the room together" Ha!! Am I the only one that thought of the Dude? :)

  • @AboutPlanes
    @AboutPlanes 4 месяца назад +3

    What is the price difference between the economy skycouch and the business class?
    Great video, LOVE it!❤

    • @canyonoverlook9937
      @canyonoverlook9937 4 месяца назад +4

      He gave the answer at the end of the video.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      Depends on the day, but anywhere from 1/2 the cost to 1/4 the cost

  • @santoshgujar3796
    @santoshgujar3796 4 месяца назад +2

    Thanks, great option for sleeping

  • @hovelad8214
    @hovelad8214 4 месяца назад

    Always a good idea to buy a large bottle of water in the terminal as its seems to be a very important thing for you.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      I agree. I just find it strange that only the business class passengers get water 🤷‍♂️

  • @patriciafuchs5970
    @patriciafuchs5970 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice review.

  • @johnmichaellund
    @johnmichaellund 4 месяца назад +2

    Azul Airlines use 4 middle seats for their sky sofa, which gives you more length, but less privacy, obviously.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      Interesting! I am curious in other airlines’ alternative to the SkyCouch, but I had to try AirNZ first

  • @Charlie1821
    @Charlie1821 4 месяца назад +3

    At 6'4'' I'll take that sky couch in an instant. I used to fly from SFO to Singapore nonstop in premium economy, I would have loved a skycouch option there.

    • @pbfloyd9b
      @pbfloyd9b 4 месяца назад

      @Charlie1821 - We are going to Singapore in April and thinking about the non stop premium economy from SFO. How did you like it?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      As long as you don’t mind your legs curled a bit! Technically you could even fly through Auckland with the SkyCouch to Singapore I believe. I’ve done that premium economy to Singapore from SFO plenty, on Singapore and United and found it plenty. Then again, I’ve gotten much better and sleeping on airplanes

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      As long as you don’t mind your legs curled a bit! Technically you could even fly through Auckland with the SkyCouch to Singapore I believe. I’ve done that premium economy to Singapore from SFO plenty, on Singapore and United and found it plenty. Then again, I’ve gotten much better and sleeping on airplanes

    • @pbfloyd9b
      @pbfloyd9b 4 месяца назад

      @@PatrickSheaAviation We are going to try the premium economy non stop via Singapore. What’s your secret to sleeping during flights? I found it difficult to sleep while flying

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      @@pbfloyd9b I like to show up super early or super late. Basically either get myself tired while I’m at the airport so that I’m ready for sleep before even getting on the airplane (bring eye mask and ear plugs and put em in once you’re on board). If you don’t have time to show up early, then get as tired as you can and completely ready for bed and try to just rock up to the airport and then right on the airplane, minimizing time in the stimulating environment of the airport

  • @keith2005
    @keith2005 4 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for sharing. I had never heard of this up option before. For perspective, how tall are you?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +2

      I’m 5’9”. Pretty much any adult would have to curl their legs to fit

    • @keith2005
      @keith2005 4 месяца назад

      I’m the same height, so your perspective is perfect for me lol

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      @@keith2005 hell yea! Cheers to being average height humans 🤣

  • @johanventer1478
    @johanventer1478 2 дня назад +1

    ... What will happen to you when a mountain or a hi rise tower building jump in front of the aircraft ... 😓

  • @PeteBoxster
    @PeteBoxster Месяц назад

    Did that last year from Singapore with my wife.
    I must say that for night flights it's better than premium economy.

  • @stevene465
    @stevene465 4 месяца назад +5

    Great review Patrick as usual - I noticed you eyeing off their business class - trust me when I say - it’s the worst product out there and it’s expensive as well - so I wouldn’t bother - stay with the Skycouch😊

    • @aldencai1143
      @aldencai1143 4 месяца назад +1

      Agreee- strongly recommend you save your funds mate: Air NZ Business class is not worth it- it's overpriced & lacks privacy. The cost of Air NZ B. class can get you something on JAL / ANA with way better privacy / service/ food / wow-factor.
      I've flown Air NZ B.class three times- it felt not much different compared to Premium Economy of other airlines to be honest... Did feel lucky flying it- but: Only Fly it if you are Upgraded for free

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      I’ve heard those same things. Sounds like cabin renovations are in order. Maybe I’ll hold off for those. Thanks dudes!

  • @whuwhaaa2
    @whuwhaaa2 2 месяца назад +1

    for my flight down under?
    does New Zealand use "down under" as a descriptor too? I honestly never stopped to think about that but it does kind of make sense. I just only ever associated it with Australia for some reason.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  2 месяца назад +1

      I actually was starting in Australia on this trip but that’s true… idk if they also claim that title

  • @naturalPaths
    @naturalPaths 4 месяца назад

    Coffin Coach. Gotta love it.

  • @Hoovie9596
    @Hoovie9596 4 месяца назад +8

    Excellent video as usual. Nearly 20K subs ! May I ask what you do for a living that enables you to take all these flights and live your dream?

    • @elipson198
      @elipson198 4 месяца назад +4

      +1! How do you afford all this??

    • @wellsw3
      @wellsw3 4 месяца назад +3

      Pat is a pilot himself.

    • @chrisspatcher2800
      @chrisspatcher2800 4 месяца назад +3

      @@wellsw3not a commercial airline pilot

    • @wellsw3
      @wellsw3 4 месяца назад +2

      @@chrisspatcher2800 For sure. Thanks for clarifying.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +2

      ^ what they said

  • @herranton
    @herranton 2 месяца назад

    I think the reason that flying from NZ to Copenhagen goes the other way around is because of Russia. A direct flight would spend quite a bit of time over Russia.
    A layover in Dubai and a layover in San Francisco are actually A LOT closer to about the same distance than you'd think. (Auckland and Gibraltar are _basically_ antipodes).

  • @cmair77
    @cmair77 4 месяца назад +1

    I flew sky couch on air NZ back in 2015, It was good, my wife and i made it work.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      Cool! I was curious how well it would work with 2 people

  • @katewhite2465
    @katewhite2465 4 месяца назад +2

    The lie flat economy bed would be my choice, since I have a difficult time sleeping on fights. I also don't imbibe...so alcoholic beverages are not an enticement for added cost of premium, business or first class.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      It’s definitely a fun choice for those who it works for. I will say that it seems that it’s not for everyone

  • @taplunkers7959
    @taplunkers7959 3 месяца назад

    Cool vid

  • @mlo8081
    @mlo8081 4 месяца назад

    Very cool product, hadn't heard of it before. Can't imagine going 13 hours in a regular economy seat!!

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      Totally! Although I’ve done it… it’s not the best way to spend 13 hours

  • @OscyJack-
    @OscyJack- 3 месяца назад

    Neat idea

  • @tally1604
    @tally1604 4 месяца назад +2

    That business class layout looks identical to the old Virgin Atlantic setup. Reversed herringbone. Might have been revolutionary 20 years back, but by now filed under "what were they smoking" in the annuls of history.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      lol it’s somewhat infamous, but it’s also kinda iconic

  • @julzs7493
    @julzs7493 Месяц назад

    I flew skycouch in 2023 and really liked it. My only problem was that people try to come and sit in your row after take off. I was lucky as the attendant was in the row behind going through with another customer and told the person that tried to take my seat to go away

  • @katrinaluxford6400
    @katrinaluxford6400 2 месяца назад

    I would definitely have the sky Couch as I have a bad knee.

  • @BussyboyPerth
    @BussyboyPerth 4 месяца назад

    Skycouch looks like a great option for two kids.
    Can the middle 4 seats go sky couch mode?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      I believe there’s only skycouches in the rows along the windows

    • @daisy8297
      @daisy8297 2 месяца назад

      That’s a shame for tall people. 3 seats wouldn’t be much use for them.

  • @jedwards1792
    @jedwards1792 3 месяца назад

    So it takes 3 economy seats to make one sky bed? Does it cost the same as 3 regular economy seats?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  3 месяца назад

      They have specific rows for the SkyCouch. So you aren’t paying for 3 seats, but instead one seat and then an upgrade fee for one of the SkyCouch rows

  • @JxLx2022
    @JxLx2022 4 месяца назад

    interesting...what's the price compare to a biz ticket compared to the 3 seats??

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +3

      This flight it was about 1/3 the cost. Typically it varies from about 1/2 to 1/4 the cost though

  • @slamtilt01
    @slamtilt01 4 месяца назад

    Reminds me of an overnight sleeping berth on a bus. Just less rocky.

  • @mikeske9777
    @mikeske9777 4 месяца назад

    My wife and I fly from Seattle to Manila about every 1-2 years since I retired except it was 3 years during covid. I am cheap so it is economy for my wife and myself. But three and half years ago it was premium economy on a flight because it was only $50.00 per person from Seattle to Seoul so we went with that upgrade. l wish the prices still that low. So in a couple years we will go again and most likely economy.
    I am a retired Boeing employee and when I worked I was an interior assembly lead on the Air Zealand 777's. The staff that Air Zealand sent were some of the nicest folks but very strict on what was expected in the interior of the aircraft. I consider their interior one of the best that I ever worked on.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      Those are excellent stories. Fun hearing things from the production side of things!

  • @josetterobertson6962
    @josetterobertson6962 4 месяца назад +1

    I have watched a lot of your videos because I truly do enjoy these types of videos and I love how detailed you get, but most of them have been you flying business or first class, it was only until this video that you’re in economy during the takeoff process there’s a ton of talking by children and I find that hilarious because that was not present in the other videos 😂😂😂

  • @andrewchong3333
    @andrewchong3333 7 дней назад

    premium economy food is a step above economy for air nz and you get good service... one of my flights where some pax had food left for him, he was given the choice of fresh food from business class... the man chose pancakes for his breakfast.... also ive flown premium economy air nz... and you get ice with your drinks... not in economy

  • @G1BB3R12H
    @G1BB3R12H 4 месяца назад +1

    What is the website you used at 20:50 to log all your past flights called?

  • @_autom
    @_autom 4 месяца назад

    so that MacDonald's is a bit of a hot mess compared to that exquisite lounge. the boarding efficiency you mentioned is outstanding (i wish this were the case with canadian airlines but sadly their track records are likely among the worst) it was all going swimmingly until you got to the 'no air vents' part #brutal dig the beats right after take off and yes! free Wi-Fi ! cool concept the sky couch but i'd likely stick to premium economy tbh

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      Boarding back to front is awesome! But people sitting at the front get upset about boarding late. Idk why… I only really care if I’m filming or if I have something for the overhead bin. Oh well 🤷‍♂️

  • @treyb.194
    @treyb.194 4 месяца назад +4

    I'm just impressed you're able to sleep for 7 hours on a flight

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      lol… when you live on airplanes, you acquire the skill eventually 🤣

  • @serge9808
    @serge9808 4 месяца назад

    Blimey!, how unusual economy bed seat, is it for everybody or you had to purchase the three seats for yourself ?, and I've always found the business class on this airlines (from other clips) extremely odd and with no privacy at all. Another excellent review Patrick as usual...cheers

    • @canniere_id
      @canniere_id 4 месяца назад +2

      I flew on this skycouch many times. I always book direct with airnewzealand (never tried through 3rd party), when you get to the seat selection, you'll see a skycouch option (usually 3-4 rows start from 36 or 39) and the additional price pop up. I usually fly with my kid, so I already bought 2 seats and the extra cost me between $200-300. Price varies depending on your flying route and if you only by yourself.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +2

      Thanks man! Yea, it’s something you book specifically. You pay to have the row to yourself, but not all rows have the setup. If you’re booking an economy ticket, it’ll give you the option to add the SkyCouch

    • @serge9808
      @serge9808 4 месяца назад

      quite nice@@PatrickSheaAviation

  • @rampar77
    @rampar77 12 дней назад

    I wold preferred to pay for premium economy which I think is much more comfortable sleep position.
    I never reclined my seat to full lie flat position even when I was in business class.

  • @herenow6953
    @herenow6953 4 месяца назад +6

    Nice - looked way more comfy than an economy seat for 14 hours... I flew ANZ CHC - AKL - LAX the AKL stretch in Economy on a 747 via Papeete...this looks a decent option but how much is it compared to Business Class? Surely taking 3 x Economy class seats is getting close to J class money? I may have missed it in the vlog - apologies if I did. Ultimately, any flight over 8 hours is painful in Economy these days - the 'pack 'em hgh and sell 'em cheap' mentality lives on. Note: There are business class 'bucket shops' - they sell cheap J class tickects without flexibility - you are totally committed to that flight with no changes allowed, but if that works for you, you can snag serious bargains. Worth an internet search - you dont' need priority status etc, you can just pick up a reasonably priced business class seat. I did this from LHR - SIN - PER - BNE - SIN - LHR - spent about £1500 over economy - for all that flying, lie flat beds, lounge access it was absolutely worth it.

    • @jjjddd231
      @jjjddd231 4 месяца назад

      Typically expect to pay about 2 x the cost of one economy seat for the Skycouch.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      I threw it in at the end, but it was an extra ~$500-600 for the SkyCouch. Still 1/3 the cost of business class for this specific flight though!

  • @royeb63
    @royeb63 4 месяца назад

    I have been lucky enough on several flights to have a 3-seater to myself, but I can't get any good sleep on it. It's just too short. Sleeping with my legs bent gives me cramps.
    I have also had the privilege to have a 4-seater to myself. That was excellent. Last time was a Qatar 777 with a 2-4-2 economy class layout.
    Best flight in a long time. (Except for when Qatar has some "seating issue" as the display said on the boarding pass scanner, and they upgraded me to business class.) 🙂

  • @EDavis-iw4zc
    @EDavis-iw4zc 4 месяца назад

    Are you a commercial or private pilot?

  • @Queenfan1961
    @Queenfan1961 2 месяца назад

    What happens if the guy in the row in front of you reclines?? Ouch!

  • @thyagarajannatarajan6234
    @thyagarajannatarajan6234 4 месяца назад +2

    Hey Patrick! Given that you are a aviation enthusiast from the Bay Area, could you please give me a rundown of SFO's parallel runways for a blog on transit + aviation. Don't worry, I will give your credit in the post. Could you give me your insights on how it works, pros and cons as well as other airports that operate like it. If you want, can you send me another article that talks about the matter. And I do agree w/ you, I love that McDonalds @ AKL.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      The parallel runways are a fun concept. They draw up approaches specifically for parallel runways like this. You may see a few extra go arounds, but everyone working at SFO has great training on it. It makes for some fun operations though

  • @geirmyrvagnes8718
    @geirmyrvagnes8718 4 месяца назад

    How short/long was the bed? Looks like my legs would be sticking out.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      Yea you definitely gotta curl up your legs. The flight attendants were making sure that no one was sticking out into the aisle

    • @geirmyrvagnes8718
      @geirmyrvagnes8718 4 месяца назад

      @@PatrickSheaAviation How many bananas or football fields long was it? If only there was, like, an ounze, but for length... 😅

  • @MrShaunG
    @MrShaunG 4 месяца назад +1

    4:13 try delta sky Club at JFK 😂 crazy space

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      I just got to their new one a few months ago. Just 1 day after it opened. Cool space… but missing showers 🤨

    • @kevinb6745
      @kevinb6745 2 месяца назад

      That one is nice, but the new Delta Sky Club @ ORD T5 is 🔥

  • @markphilpottinsidesport
    @markphilpottinsidesport 4 месяца назад

    And what happens when the folks in the row in front recline their seats?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      Eh it doesn’t make a huge difference to be honest once you’re laying down

  • @dressydress9726
    @dressydress9726 4 месяца назад

    Did you mention starlux as well

  • @lindapark8467
    @lindapark8467 4 месяца назад +5

    I’m going to NZ in 2025 solo, and will be comparing price differences between sky couch and a premium economy seat. Thrilled that Air New Zealand is now offering nonstop service from Chicago. One of the differences to consider is the amount of luggage you are allowed varies between the two classes.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +2

      Totally! To each their own. Personally, I’d prefer the lie-flat in economy, even with less perks

    • @davidburrow5895
      @davidburrow5895 4 месяца назад +3

      I travelled to New Zealand in 2023, flying to Auckland in skycouch and returning to Chicago in premium economy. Skycouch was definitely the superior product. While the actual seat is preferable in premium economy and the food is better there as well, the lie-flat bed was unmatched. It's 16 hours from Chicago, and being able to spend much of that asleep made for one of the best flights I've ever had.

  • @idee7896
    @idee7896 2 месяца назад

    What’s the cost difference between business and the new 3 seats economy?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  2 месяца назад +1

      This was about 1/3 the cost of a business class seat on this flight

    • @idee7896
      @idee7896 2 месяца назад

      @@PatrickSheaAviationThat's awesome. Thank you for sharing the info! I'm glad RUclips AI recommended your video. New subscriber.

  • @WarlockofSF
    @WarlockofSF 4 месяца назад +1

    WOW beds in economy ?!?!?! I almost want to take the flight just to get a good night's sleep!!

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +2

      Totally! I love it! And for a fraction of the business class fare!

  • @serge9808
    @serge9808 4 месяца назад

    Crikey! just realized of a very daft question I popped!

  • @oldporkchops
    @oldporkchops 4 месяца назад

    Great review as always, Patrick! Let me guess, you're a pilot with United? Three pillows and three of almost everything else, but was three (or two) meal servings possible? I usually am hungry from the tiny Economy Class portions. Merry Christmas to you.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад +1

      I don’t fly for United actually, but being SFO based means I end up as a passenger with them quite frequently. Merry Christmas!

    • @oldporkchops
      @oldporkchops 4 месяца назад

      @@PatrickSheaAviation I see. I've been enjoying your videos a great deal. They are in-depth and you cover the important bases quite objectively. I suppose you obtained Star Alliance Gold via accruing United's Mileage Plus miles?

  • @elliebeep27
    @elliebeep27 4 месяца назад

    Virgin America was the best. Flew 'em a lot out of LAX! Skycouch has always been really appealing from first hearing about it, seems like it's definitely worth the cash. the business class looks like what I just flew on Virgin Atlantic last month in the A333. It was comfortable, but really felt cramped and I'm not claustrophobic, and am a small person in general! I couldn't imagine a normal sized person enjoying it.

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      I’ve heard *interesting* things about Air NZ and Virgin Atlantic business class… but oh how I miss Virgin America!

    • @elliebeep27
      @elliebeep27 4 месяца назад

      The A350 Upper Class in Virgin is GREAT! But the A333 is such a weird set-up. Not a fan of the coffin seats or how you can see everyone's head and feet!@@PatrickSheaAviation

  • @LWJCarroll
    @LWJCarroll 4 месяца назад

    Mmmm we were flying to LAX back in the early 1970s. so prior to your date of 2004-8 years 1996…should be .. 1965 as Air New Zealand is the start year for AKL/LAX flights with DC 8s. Air NZ LAX used to be a stop on the way to London NZ 001. Or Frankfurt NZ 018…. Prior to working with them my earliest LAX flight was in 1974 to LAX then LAX/AKL. In 1977 having done my highest altitude one AKL/SFO on Pan Am B 747 SP (!!!!!) then LAX/AKL on same trip with Air NZ. Fyi. Laurie NZ.

  • @coasterblocks3420
    @coasterblocks3420 21 день назад

    I easily fall asleep and stay asleep on a daytime flight but for some reason cannot get to sleep when flying at night.

  • @jakobrincke3490
    @jakobrincke3490 4 месяца назад

    Lobe the viedo😊

  • @georgewoodland1766
    @georgewoodland1766 4 месяца назад

    Was 3 economy seats cheaper than a business class fare?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      You’re not paying for 3 economy seats. You pay for one and then there’s a fee for the sky couch. It was still about 1/3 the cost of business class

  • @itslogical3884
    @itslogical3884 2 месяца назад

    Is the cost 3 times that of a single seat?

  • @orvil9223
    @orvil9223 2 месяца назад

    They allowed to fly into Europe again? They were on the UK's "No Fly" list because of safety violations.

  • @chromebomb
    @chromebomb 4 месяца назад +1

    I REALLY miss Virgin America, I used to out of my way to fly them. RIP

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  4 месяца назад

      Totally! They were my go to whenever I could make it work!

  • @gurbeerchaudhry
    @gurbeerchaudhry 24 дня назад

    question: you purchased all 3 economy seats or just got lucky?

    • @PatrickSheaAviation
      @PatrickSheaAviation  24 дня назад

      Nah for the SkyCouch you pay a fixed rate for the entire row. It’s about $800

    • @HEMI345S
      @HEMI345S 24 дня назад

      @@PatrickSheaAviation Is that on top of the regular ticket price?

  • @PassportBrosBusinessClass
    @PassportBrosBusinessClass 4 месяца назад +1

    I just spent $8200 on Business Class with ANA from JFK to Haneda to Jakarta to Bali - and then to Singapore - on the return trip. I'm really excited.
    My best Business Class experience was Emirates from JFK to Maldives via DXB and that same trip to Seychelles.