7 airlines around the world offer lie-flat beds in economy — see what makes this seating arrangement so rare and unique
- Air New Zealand set the trend for lie-flat seating in the economy cabin with its innovative "Skycouch."
- The carrier has since licensed the product to other carriers, like Azul Brazilian Airways and France's Air Austral.
- German flag carrier Lufthansa allows customers to pay between $179 and $249 to reserve a "Sleeper Row."
A new trend is popping up in economy class — lie-flat beds.