Airline unveils stacked bunk bed 'pods' as backlash builds over pricey, cramped way to fly

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Maria Baradell, a mom of five, traveled from Dallas, Texas, to Barcelona, Spain, and decided to make sourdough on the airplane. In a viral TikTok, she can be seen mixing, folding and fermenting the dough. Air New Zealand is introducing what some regard as a game changer for economy passengers who want a good night's sleep, but travelers are strongly divided on the new feature. The airline said travelers will soon be able to book time in its new "Skynest" pods, a first-of-its-kind feature that offers beds for passengers who are not flying in first class. The pods will debut on flights between Auckland and New York, a route that can last up to 18 hours. PASSENGERS REFUSING TO WEAR HEADPHONES ON FLIGHTS COULD BE KICKED OFF AIRCRAFT: 'IT'S ABOUT TIME' Each Skynest includes six individual sleeping pods stacked in a bunk-style layout, allowing passengers t