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AIRLINE

UPDATE

VIRTUAL REALITY OFFERS SNEAK PREVIEW OF
NEW QANTAS LOUNGE EXPERIENCE

Qantas is using virtual reality (VR) in the inspired by Singapore’s vibrant culture. The new their body clocks with future time zones.
development of its new First Lounge at lounge is being designed to suit transit travellers
Singapore’s Changi Airport, which is due to open with shower facilities, à la carte dining including an The Qantas First Lounge in Singapore is expected
at the end of 2019. open kitchen, a cocktail bar and plenty of device to open in late 2019, while the existing Business
Lounge will be expanded and is due to open mid-
Designers have created an immersive virtual reality charging stations. year. The overall lounge capacity in Singapore will
representation of the design, providing a better A neutral colour palette, luxurious materials and increase by 60 percent, and combined, the First
way for Qantas to preview and fine-tune lounges. leafy green highlights will make customers feel and Business Lounges will offer seating for more
A similar approach is being used for the airline’s relaxed as soon as they enter the lounge. With a than 800 customers.
upgrade of its A380 cabins.
continued focus on wellness, the latest advances in In addition to the new Singapore lounge, the airline
The new First Lounge will cater for 240 customers, light technology will be incorporated into the lounge will also upgrade its Tokyo, Auckland, Sydney,
offering a luxurious design and premium dining design, allowing passengers to better synchronise Brisbane and Hobart lounges.

EMIRATES INTRODUCES ENTERTAINMENT PLAYLIST SYNCING AHEAD OF TRAVEL

Emirates passengers can now browse more popular television box sets, tens of thousands of to provide even better world-class travel
than 4,000 channels of entertainment on the music tracks, podcasts and games – providing experiences. This latest functionality on the
Emirates app, create personalised playlists hours and hours of entertainment for travellers. Emirates app elevates the beginning of the
and sync their selection to their seat once ice also features content such as Emirates’ own customer experience before travellers even
they’re on board. Food and Wine Channels giving customers a board the plane.
ice, Emirates’ award-winning inflight behind-the-scenes look at how it creates its The syncing capability is currently available
entertainment, has reached a new milestone onboard menus; expert-led LinkedIn Learning on more than 100 Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft
with its huge selection of on-demand courses; as well as uTalk language courses and will be made available progressively across
offering lessons for beginners.
entertainment. The list includes more than the entire fleet, including A380 aircraft in the
1,000 movies – more than any other airline – This is all part of Emirates’ ongoing efforts coming months.

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