An Airline you’ve probably never heard of, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana, has just launched a new concept for long-haul travel: a sleeper class in economy.
If you happen to be flying to the Kazakh capital of Astana from London, Frankfurt, or (starting March 29) Paris, you can book the Economy Sleeper class. Don’t expect it to look like the business class version. It looks more like your own row of economy class seats with a pillow and a blanket—which is basically what it is.
“With a guaranteed row of three economy class seats for each guest, you will be able to relax with new heights comfort, all for an economy class fare,” says the airline’s website.
By an “economy class fare” they mean about three times the regular economy fare, which is fair enough since you’re getting three seats. Although it may be cheaper to buy the three seats outright.
