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Qantas<\/a> is introducing a dedicated \u201cWellbeing Zone\u201d on its new Airbus A350-1000ULR<\/a> aircraft. The airline developed the new cabin feature to improve the passenger experience<\/a> on its ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise<\/a> non-stop flights. <\/p>\n The airline has specifically designed the space to help passengers move, hydrate, and reduce the physical strain of flights lasting up to 22 hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Wellbeing Zone will be located between the premium economy and economy cabins and will be available to passengers in all cabins. It is one of the most novel cabin features Qantas has planned for its A350 Project Sunrise fleet.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why Qantas created the Wellbeing Zone<\/p>\n Qantas launched Project Sunrise to operate some of the world\u2019s longest nonstop commercial flights. The first routes will connect Sydney nonstop with London and New York using specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft.\u00a0<\/p>\n The airline worked with industrial designer David Caon and researchers from the University of Sydney\u2019s Charles Perkins Centre to study how lighting, movement, hydration, meal timing, and cabin layout could reduce jet lag and fatigue on ultra-long-haul flights. <\/p>\n The studies, conducted during a series of test flights, highlighted the importance of wellness to ensure all passengers arrive refreshed after record-setting long flights.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have spent just as much time on the second half of the aircraft as we did the front; in fact, we started studies on the Wellbeing Zone before any other area of the A350,\u201d Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said about the project. \u201cThe new Project Sunrise flights give us the opportunity to rethink long-haul travel in its entirety, from aircraft cabin design to what ingredients we include on the in-flight menu.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n What passengers can expect inside the Wellness Zone<\/p>\n The Wellbeing Zone is designed as a dedicated movement and refreshment area rather than simply using extra galley space. <\/p>\n \u201cWe are the only airline in the world that will have a bespoke-designed onboard stretch and movement space,\u201d Joyce said.<\/p>\n According to Qantas, passengers will be able to:<\/p>\n Follow guided stretching and movement programs on large display screens<\/p>\n Use sculpted wall panels and integrated stretch handles for exercises<\/p>\n Access hydration stations and healthy self-serve snacks<\/p>\n Take a break from sitting during very long flights\u00a0<\/p>\n The design uses areas around the A350\u2019s mid-cabin door structure, creating room for passengers to stand and stretch without significantly reducing seating space.\u00a0<\/p>\n To support passenger well-being, Qantas has also said the A350 cabins will feature circadian-rhythm lighting scenes such as \u201cSunrise,\u201d \u201cSunset,\u201d and \u201cAwake,\u201d helping travellers adjust to destination time zones and reducing jet lag.\u00a0<\/p>\n More space throughout the aircraft<\/p>\n The Wellbeing Zone is only part of the airline\u2019s wider comfort-focused strategy for Project Sunrise.<\/p>\n Qantas\u2019 A350-1000ULR aircraft will carry just 238 passengers, significantly fewer than many other A350-1000 operators, supporting long-range flights while allowing for more spacious cabins and larger premium seating areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n The cabin layout includes:<\/p>\n Six First suites<\/p>\n 52 Business suites with sliding privacy doors<\/p>\n 40 Premium Economy seats<\/p>\n 140 Economy seats\u00a0<\/p>\n Economy seating will be set at a 33\u201d pitch, while premium economy will offer 40\u201d pitch, making these the roomiest seats in Qantas\u2019 long-haul fleet.\u00a0<\/p>\n When will the new Qantas A350-1000 aircraft enter service?<\/p>\n Project Sunrise has faced several delays<\/a> since it was first announced in 2017, but Qantas now expects its first A350-1000ULR deliveries in late 2026, with commercial nonstop flights beginning in northern summer 2027<\/a>.<\/p>\n The airline plans to operate the aircraft on the Sydney\u2013London and Sydney\u2013New York routes initially, redefining air travel for passengers on ultra-long-haul flights.<\/p>\n Featured Image: Qantas<\/p>\n Sign up for our newsletter and get our latest content in your![\"QFA350](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/netherlands\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/QFA350-Wellness-Stills-01-1024x724.jpeg\")
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