Travelling with little ones can be stressful at the best of times but especially when it’s a long haul flight – now one mum has come up with a nifty hack to turn economy seats into a bed
Few parents relish the thought of flying with young kids, especially when it’s long haul.
No wonder there is a wealth of advice and tips, all geared towards helping frazzled and anxious mums and dads navigate the long journey at about 32,000 feet. But for parents dreading an upcoming trip, one mum has a trick which may provide some much-needed relief.
Following a recent trip from Melbourne to Los Angeles in economy, blogger Adele Barbaro revealed how by paying £104, she managed to provide her kids with a proper bed, meaning the family could travel in comfort. By paying a comparatively small amount of money (hey, it’s cheaper than upgrading to Business) and asking for a Sky Couch, Adele transformed her row of seats into a bed.
It will come as welcome news to any parents who are planning on flying on Air New Zealand. Essentially the same as economy seats, the Sky Couch seats come with an additional footrest which can fold upwards to form a bed-like surface. “If there is two of you travelling, you can purchase a third seat at half price and you will get the entire row to yourself,’ explained Adele in her Facebook post.
“The leg rests all rise to meet the chair in front and create a completely flat, large play or sleep area. Paul and Harvey had a bed and so did Chloe and I. It’s the next best thing to business (but way cheaper) and perfect for long haul flights with young families. And we all slept.”
Other mums who’d used – and swore by the Sky Couch – were quick to comment in agreement. One wrote: “It was just us and one baby – a MUCH better option than the bassinet seats as I could lie down and feed and both me and baby could sleep (while his dad binge-watched movies! Haha!).”
But with it not being available on more airlines, some parents also expressed frustration with one writing: “I wish every airline would allow this as it would be very handy when travelling to Ireland which is two flights first one 14hrs and second one 8hrs but unfortunately they won’t let us use them.” The upgrade is currently available on Boeing 777 and 787-9 aircrafts with Air New Zealand, and prices depend on demand, availability and destination.
