In for the long haul
Feb 3rd 2004, 8:01 pm
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In for the long haul
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...776062498.html
While airlines debate the merits - and the economics - of flying longer distances, the race continues between the world's two largest aircraft manufacturers in ultimately building a passenger jet capable of flying nonstop between any two cities in the world. Boeing is expected to challenge next year with the launch of the 777/200 Long Range aircraft, which the company says will be capable of flying 16,500 kilometres, or for 19 hours, without refuelling. In other words, nonstop between Sydney and New York or Perth and London.
To make their long-haul flights as comfortable, healthy and entertaining as possible, airlines are considering new features, such as "five-minute showers" for first-class passengers, in-flight gyms and "shopping alleys" full of mini duty- free shops.
Already Emirates offers 500 channels of in-seat entertainment on its long-haul A340-500 flights between Sydney and Dubai, while the Singapore-Los Angeles direct route features a communal snack and drink area where passengers can (in small groups due to security issues), socialise and graze.
Crew on the A340-500s haven't been forgotten, with an enlarged rest area for the four pilots, who work in shifts.
While airlines debate the merits - and the economics - of flying longer distances, the race continues between the world's two largest aircraft manufacturers in ultimately building a passenger jet capable of flying nonstop between any two cities in the world. Boeing is expected to challenge next year with the launch of the 777/200 Long Range aircraft, which the company says will be capable of flying 16,500 kilometres, or for 19 hours, without refuelling. In other words, nonstop between Sydney and New York or Perth and London.
To make their long-haul flights as comfortable, healthy and entertaining as possible, airlines are considering new features, such as "five-minute showers" for first-class passengers, in-flight gyms and "shopping alleys" full of mini duty- free shops.
Already Emirates offers 500 channels of in-seat entertainment on its long-haul A340-500 flights between Sydney and Dubai, while the Singapore-Los Angeles direct route features a communal snack and drink area where passengers can (in small groups due to security issues), socialise and graze.
Crew on the A340-500s haven't been forgotten, with an enlarged rest area for the four pilots, who work in shifts.
Feb 3rd 2004, 8:16 pm
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I thought Qantas was one of the airlines that was going to stop you queueing for the loo? Maybe it will be like the deli counter at the supermarket where you take a number and when your turn comes, you have 5 mins to stroll the shopping alleys!
Mini duty free shops sound cool though - I assume they will only sell booze miniatures !!
Mini duty free shops sound cool though - I assume they will only sell booze miniatures !!
Feb 3rd 2004, 8:17 pm
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Re: In for the long haul
Originally posted by bondipom
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...776062498.html
While airlines debate the merits - and the economics - of flying longer distances, the race continues between the world's two largest aircraft manufacturers in ultimately building a passenger jet capable of flying nonstop between any two cities in the world. Boeing is expected to challenge next year with the launch of the 777/200 Long Range aircraft, which the company says will be capable of flying 16,500 kilometres, or for 19 hours, without refuelling. In other words, nonstop between Sydney and New York or Perth and London.
To make their long-haul flights as comfortable, healthy and entertaining as possible, airlines are considering new features, such as "five-minute showers" for first-class passengers, in-flight gyms and "shopping alleys" full of mini duty- free shops.
Already Emirates offers 500 channels of in-seat entertainment on its long-haul A340-500 flights between Sydney and Dubai, while the Singapore-Los Angeles direct route features a communal snack and drink area where passengers can (in small groups due to security issues), socialise and graze.
Crew on the A340-500s haven't been forgotten, with an enlarged rest area for the four pilots, who work in shifts.
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...776062498.html
While airlines debate the merits - and the economics - of flying longer distances, the race continues between the world's two largest aircraft manufacturers in ultimately building a passenger jet capable of flying nonstop between any two cities in the world. Boeing is expected to challenge next year with the launch of the 777/200 Long Range aircraft, which the company says will be capable of flying 16,500 kilometres, or for 19 hours, without refuelling. In other words, nonstop between Sydney and New York or Perth and London.
To make their long-haul flights as comfortable, healthy and entertaining as possible, airlines are considering new features, such as "five-minute showers" for first-class passengers, in-flight gyms and "shopping alleys" full of mini duty- free shops.
Already Emirates offers 500 channels of in-seat entertainment on its long-haul A340-500 flights between Sydney and Dubai, while the Singapore-Los Angeles direct route features a communal snack and drink area where passengers can (in small groups due to security issues), socialise and graze.
Crew on the A340-500s haven't been forgotten, with an enlarged rest area for the four pilots, who work in shifts.
Feb 3rd 2004, 8:20 pm
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Originally posted by sjn2003
I thought Qantas was one of the airlines that was going to stop you queueing for the loo? Maybe it will be like the deli counter at the supermarket where you take a number and when your turn comes, you have 5 mins to stroll the shopping alleys!
Mini duty free shops sound cool though - I assume they will only sell booze miniatures !!
I thought Qantas was one of the airlines that was going to stop you queueing for the loo? Maybe it will be like the deli counter at the supermarket where you take a number and when your turn comes, you have 5 mins to stroll the shopping alleys!
Mini duty free shops sound cool though - I assume they will only sell booze miniatures !!
