Ahead of the first Qantas non-stop flight between Australia and London this month – a 17-hour journey between Perth and London Heathrow - the University of Sydney and Qantas say they have discovered two secret ingredients to ensure passengers arrive in great shape.
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Ahead of the first Qantas non-stop flight between Australia and London this month – a 17-hour journey between Perth and London Heathrow - the University of Sydney and Qantas say they have discovered two secret ingredients to ensure passengers arrive in great shape.
The menu for the historic flight, which starts on March 24, includes chilli and chocolate.
Chilli was chosen for its vitamin C kick and ability to fight sinus congestion, aid in digestion and relief of muscle and joint pain and chocolate was chosen for its inflammation-fighting properties.
Sydney University’s Charles Perkin Centre academic director Stephen Simpson said the new menu incorporated the latest scientific knowledge on nutrition and hydration.
The right-food-for-flying study is part of a wider look at issues such as on-board exercise and movement, menu design and service timing, and pre and post-flight preparation.
Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said the partnership has the potential to transform the journey for passengers, particularly on the long haul routes that the Dreamliner is scheduled to operate.
“While the Dreamliner aircraft itself is already a step change for passengers with its larger windows, increased cabin humidity and lower cabin altitude, the findings that will come from Charles Perkins Centre researchers will allow Qantas to design and develop a range of new innovations and strategies to complement the Dreamliner experience.
“By taking a holistic view of our customers, our partnership will examine everything from reducing the impact of jetlag through to health, nutrition and sleep through the entire journey experience,” Joyce said.