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travel-safety1 year ago•2 min saved

"The Surprising Safety Purpose Behind Dimming Lights During Flights"

Dimming the lights during takeoff and landing on night flights is a safety measure to help passengers' eyes adjust to the dark, making it easier to evacuate the aircraft in case of an emergency. This protocol is enacted to ensure that passengers and crew can see the floor lights leading to exits and assess exterior hazards. Additionally, keeping window shades up during takeoff and landing is crucial for flight attendants to identify any potential hazards outside the aircraft.

via New York Post |

#airline-protocols #emergency-evacuation #flight-safety

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

Airline Introduces Adults-Only Section for Child-Free Travelers

Corendon Airlines will introduce an adults-only section on its flights between Amsterdam and Curacao, allowing travelers to avoid sitting near babies and children. The Turkish carrier will set aside 93 regular seats and nine extra-legroom seats in the front of its Airbus A350 jets, charging an extra reservation fee of 45 euros ($49) for the no-kids zone. The move aims to provide a quiet environment for passengers without children and alleviate concerns of parents about their kids disturbing fellow travelers. Other airlines, such as Scoot and Malaysia Airlines, have also experimented with child-free sections in the past.

via ABC News|

#adults-only-section #airlines #child-free-travel

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Airline Introduces Exclusive Adult-Only Zone for Peaceful Flights

European airline Corendon Airlines is introducing an "adults-only" zone on flights between Amsterdam and Curaao, allowing passengers aged 16 and older to sit in the front of the plane. The zone will cost an additional fee of just under $50 or $108 for extra legroom, and is aimed at providing a more peaceful and comfortable experience for solo travelers and families.

via KABC-TV|

#adults-only-zone #airlines #corendon-airlines

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

Qantas introduces innovative features for long-haul flights.

Qantas Airways has unveiled a "wellbeing zone" for economy-class passengers on its new A350-1000 jet, which will operate ultra long-haul flights between Sydney and London and New York. The lounge will feature an onboard stretch and movement space, sculpted wall panels, integrated stretch handles, an on-screen guided exercise program, and a station where passengers can pick up beverages and snacks. Qantas has reduced the plane's passenger capacity to 238 to make space for the lounge and promises relatively generous legroom in its economy and premium economy areas, with 33 inches and 40 inches of space, respectively.

via CBS News|

#legroom #long-haul-flights #passenger-comfort

travel2 years ago•4 min saved

Qantas shakes up ultra-long-haul flights with new routes and seat options.

Qantas has revealed the design of its economy class seats for its upcoming ultra long-haul flights connecting Sydney to New York and London direct. The airline will offer passengers more leg room and space to move around the cabin, as well as "wellness zones" with TV screens guiding travelers through stretching exercises and bars to help them balance. The economy cabin will also have Bluetooth connectivity, free Wi-Fi, and "energizing food" to help reduce jet lag. The airline has been working with sleep researchers to optimize passenger comfort during the 19-hour flights.

via CNN|

#economy-class #passenger-comfort #qantas