cuddle class


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cuddle class

n
a category of airline ticket in which two passengers purchase an additional seat so that they may recline together along a row of three seats
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Air New Zealand also offers Cuddle Class, a seat configuration that allows two paying economy passengers to use a third seat to create a more comfortable sleeping area.
Cue Cuddle Class, the economy class option where passengers can lay flat and cuddle up on long-haul flights.
The hilarious commercial starts with the firm's funny mascots watching films about sheep on their in flight TV and then they start talking about the plane's new 'cuddle class' skycouch when the models suddenly catch their eye.
Mason and Jason, the joined-up sheep twins, are used to show the comfort of the Skycouch as they fly together in what the carrier calls "Cuddle Class".
As a hopelessly romantic airline, we cherish Valentine's Day so much that this year we're extending the celebration for 12 days by offering 12 chances to win flights in our new cuddle class.'
More than 30 airlines are reportedly considering adding "cuddle class" seating similar to the concept recently introduced by Air New Zealand.
The plane has a range of new products which the airline claims will revolutionise commercial air travel, including the much awaited "cuddle class" or Skycouch.
Rob Fyfe, who flew back on the new 777 in cuddle class, said the interior was "a world-class benchmark that other airlines will look at in awe".
Nicknamed "cuddle class" by some, the design converts three seats into a "couch" by retracting the armrests and raising the footrests.
While the "cuddle class" nickname has caught on, Sims says the initial aim for the seat is families with young children.
Melbourne, Oct 09 (ANI): Air New Zealand is all set to launch its "Cuddle class" seat next month as the class divide on planes continues to narrow.
Dubbed as "cuddle class", it will allow economy passengers on the new Boeing 777-300 jets to recline along three seats, which are purchased together.