# Plane Beds in Coach Air New Zealand Coach Section is Actually Quite Glamorous By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-27 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-new-zealand-coach References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/26/air-new-zealand-revolutionizes-coach-cabins-power-usb-ipod/) The [Air New Zealand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-new-zealand-1) Coach Section comes complete with seats that pull out into comfortable beds made for two, as well as a plethora of USB ports and neat things that will make the journey more bearable. In addition, the third seat will be available for purchase at 50% of the price, so you and your beloved can sleep without a creepy random stranger. Maybe I will go to New Zealand after all, I mean it was always the daunting [long haul flight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-sale) that deterred me, so now that Air New Zealand [coach class has gone high end](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-cabin-interiors), I might just have to take a ride. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Airline Travel:** The trend of providing luxurious amenities and features in coach class, such as fully reclining beds and USB ports, creates an opportunity for airlines to attract more discerning travelers. - **Comfortable Sleeping Options:** The trend of offering comfortable beds for passengers in coach class opens up opportunities for airlines to provide a better sleeping experience and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Discounted Companion Seats:** The trend of offering discounted companion seats in coach class presents an opportunity for airlines to target couples and offer a more affordable and comfortable travel experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Airlines:** Airlines can capitalize on the trend of luxury airline travel by investing in advanced amenities and features in coach class cabins. - **Aircraft Manufacturing:** The trend of providing comfortable sleeping options in coach class creates an opportunity for aircraft manufacturers to design innovative seating solutions that maximize passenger comfort and space. - **Travel Booking Platforms:** Travel booking platforms can leverage the trend of discounted companion seats by partnering with airlines to offer exclusive deals and packages for couples and travelers looking for a more comfortable travel experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Double Bed Airline Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-airlines-2.md) - [Hotel-Grade In-Flight Mattresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-france-and-sofitel.md) - [Opulent Airline Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-airlines-1.md) - [Spacious Airline Seating Selections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighbor-free.md) - [First-Class Airline Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-premire-suites.md) - [Airline Coffee Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-new-zealand-1.md) - [Face-First Flight Rest Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-aid.md) - [Elevated Aircraft Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-aircraft-interior.md) - [Elevated Private Train Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-travel.md)