MAIDEN VOYAGE IN THE AIR
Project Sunrise Qantas releases further details of its new A350 cabin, featuring a Wellbeing Zone for in-flight comfort.
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With personal wellbeing at the forefront of
recliner lounge chair, individual wardrobe for
minds in the wake of the pandemic, airlines are
each passenger and a 32-inch entertainment
looking for ways in which to enhance comfort
screen. There’s also a next-generation Business
in flight, whether through space, air quality or
Suite, a new Premium Economy seat pitched at
amenities. In recognition of this shift, Qantas
40 inches, and a new Economy seat pitched at
has revealed further details of its A350 cabin,
33 inches.
specially configured for improved comfort on
All passengers will also be invited to stretch
long-haul flights with more spacious seating and
their legs mid-air in the Wellbeing Zone, a
a Wellbeing Zone.
dedicated space at the heart of the plane designed
Forming part of Project Sunrise – a plan to
for movement, stretching and hydration with
provide direct flights from the east coast of
a self-serve snack station and digital displays
Australia to Europe and New York – the cabin
providing exercise and mobility recommendations
scheme has been developed in line with medical
set within a calming colour scheme. Rounding
and scientific data collected on research flights
out the wellness-focused concept, the aircraft
from New York and London to Sydney in 2019.
will be fitted with HEPA filters throughout to
The aircraft will carry 238 passengers – the
reduce 99.9% particles and refreshed air every
lowest seat count of any A350-1000 in service
2-3 minutes, meaning passengers will arrive
– across four classes, from First to Economy,
feeling refreshed.
with more than 40% of the cabin dedicated to
Qantas has now confirmed an order for 12
premium seating. The interior overhaul includes
Airbus A350-1000s featuring the new design,
the introduction of six spacious First Class Suites
with the aircraft expected to take flight on the
complete with a privacy door, separate bed and
long-haul route by 2025.
