The first Airbus A350 with the dedicated changes is set to be delivered in 2025.
According to media reports, Qantas has partnered with Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre to come up with a unique in-flight experience which could help reduce jetlag drastically.
In 2019, a team of scientists were onboard three dedicated research flights, along with a few volunteer customers, in preparation for Project Sunshine – the world’s longest non-stop flight. Now, data collected during these flights are being used to make specific changes, which could help passengers reduce jetlag significantly.
Qantas recently gave a glimpse of what these in-flight experiences could be like. It includes a tailored menu, with meals designed to support relaxation & sleep and specific lighting features and schedules to help passengers adapt to their destination’s time zones better. Passengers would also be encouraged to do some stretching and fitness based on a tailored program.
The research is being supported by Airbus, who will integrate the dedicated features into its A350 cabin. The plane is said to get a Wellbeing Zone for Premium Economy & Economy class, where passengers will get space to move and stretch. All classes in the new upgraded A350 will have extra room as the number of seats will be reduced by 100. The flights will also have a complex lighting system which will change brightness & colour at different stages.
The first Airbus A350 with the dedicated changes is set to be delivered in 2025; the same year Qantas plans to launch its Sydney-New York route.
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