A new poll released by UK search engine operator Skyscanner has revealed that a healthy percentage of plane passengers are open to the possibility of passion in-flight, or at least some close-up cuddle time.

The survey was in response to the recently launched Skycouch from Air New Zealand, which allows a row of three seats to be converted into a bed for theoretically sleeping on during long-distance flights. Feedback from those polled has indicated that 13 percent of the population would be happy to share such a bed with the stranger seated next to them, sparking a flurry of new marketing interest for mile-high matchmaking.

The innovation from the kiwi carrier is the first fully horizontal option in international economy class and provides passengers with the option of purchasing all three seats in the one row for serious sleeping space, with the third at a discounted rate. The seats fold out to form a mattress which can accommodate two laid adults, so to speak.

The Skyscanner results found that 73 percent of people would be happy to pay the extra charges for the extra room, with 60 percent only sharing a bed with their loved-ones. However, the significant percentage of passengers open to the possibility of spending quality time with a stranger has left many industry experts wondering if this may be the singles-cruise of the future. Air New Zealand has made it clear that the Skycouches have not been designed with the mile-high club in mind, foiling plans for a new rabbit-class of travel.