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Everything You Need To Know About Flying With An Infant Turning 2

Everything You Need To Know About Flying With An Infant Turning 2 Mar 13th, 2013 at 11:00AM: After flying with an infant to over a dozen countries and on nearly 50 flights in her 20 months, I figured I pretty much have baby travel down to a science, as much as you can call it "science" when dealing with a person who is often unpredictable and doesn't respond to reason. While each flight gets more challenging, I'm relishing this travel time before she has opinions on where to go and ...

Video of the day: Air New Zealand's Economy Skycouch, sheep, and David Hasselhoff

Oct 5th, 2011 at 6:00PM: A commercial for Air New Zealand's Economy Skycouch might not be what you would expect in a Video of The Day post, but truly, these guys have outdone themselves on this one. Bound to be an internet hit, the airline is using the finest of all tools to promote their new comfy seating options: comedy. Air New Zealand has now launched a video series on YouTube starring a pair of inseparable sheep, ...

Would you turn a Skycouch into mile-high club membership?

Would you turn a Skycouch into mile-high club membership? Dec 23rd, 2010 at 2:00PM: Remember the Air New Zealand Skycouch? It's a new seat that's made the term "cuddle class" pretty popular, as it opens some great opportunities for passenger comfort and mile-high club membership. It's a pretty exciting development in an industry that tends to invest little in customer comfort. The Skycouch makes it possible to turn three economy seats into something of a bed for two passengers. ...

Air New Zealand debuts entirely redesigned 777

Air New Zealand debuts entirely redesigned 777 Dec 22nd, 2010 at 5:30PM: This morning Gadling is on the ground at King County International Airport (Boeing Field) as Boeing officially delivers Air New Zealand's newest pride & joy, the completely redesigned 777-300ER. Air New Zealand has been hard at work for nearly 4 years in an effort to reinvent their long-haul experience. Working with multiple design firms and a series of focus groups, the airline ...

Skycouches bring fresh potential to airline seating

Skycouches bring fresh potential to airline seating Oct 12th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Tired of having to scramble back to the lav when it's time for a little high-flying intimacy? Well, the airlines are (finally) offering an upgrade with you in mind. Some carriers are catering to lovers – or amorous strangers – in the sky with "Skycouches." Think of the potential: three seats in economy class that can be turned into a "large, flat space," according to The Australian. ...

The story behind Air New Zealand's new seats (with video)

The story behind Air New Zealand's new seats (with video) Jan 27th, 2010 at 3:00PM: Typically when an airline makes an advancement in their seat technology, a press release is sent out along with a few pictures. This week, Air New Zealand has given us a behind the scenes look at what went into their latest product. tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/27/the-story-behind-air-new-zealands-new-seats-with-video/'; tweetmeme_source = 'Gadling'; They started the ...

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