United Airlines got the idea for this berth-style seating from Air New Zealand, which introduced the famous "Skycouch" in 2011. Several other airlines have also adopted their own versions.
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United Airlines got the idea for this berth-style seating from Air New Zealand, which introduced the famous "Skycouch" in 2011. Several other airlines have also adopted their own versions.