Auckland’s in the news after a severe storm caused school closures and blackouts, highlighting its vulnerability to extreme weather.
Air New Zealand is launching Skynest sleep pods on its Boeing 787-9 aircraft from November, offering economy and premium economy passengers four-hour lie-flat sleep options on long-haul flights. The pods are arranged in a triple-bunk layout, with strict etiquette and hygiene rules, aiming to improve passenger comfort on the Auckland to New York route.