Australian flag carrier Qantas’ plans for a ‘wellbeing zone’ onboard its aircraft, which will give passengers a physical place to meditate, stretch and relax on long-haul flights, could be a gamechanger for full-service carriers looking to differentiate themselves from Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs) operating similar long-haul routes, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Q1 2021 Global Consumer Survey revealed that 57% of respondents said that a product or service that impacts their health and wellbeing either ‘always’ or ‘often’ influences their purchase, highlighting strong demand for health and wellness offerings. Qantas plans to take passenger comfort to a whole new level by offering dedicated wellbeing zones to travellers on the ultra-long-h...
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Cathay Pacific plans to operate Hong Kong-New York flight via Atlantic route Cathay Pacific may be about to operate the world's longest commercial flight by redirecting its regular service to New York over the Atlantic -- a route that would steer clear of Russian airspace -- instead of taking its usual path over the Pacific. The Honk Kong based airlines has announced plans for the longest passenger flight in the world that will cover just under 9,000 nautical miles (16,668km, or 10,357 miles) in 16 to 17 hours. The airline will be rerouting its trans-Pacific New York City to Hong Kong flight over the Atlantic Ocean instead. While many airlines have avoided Russian airspace in the wake of the country's invasion of Ukraine -- many due to reciprocal air blockades -- Cathay sa...
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