No more sleepless nights and jet lag on long-haul flights. Now you can sleep peacefully all the way to your destination, hence make your journey relaxing and pleasant.
UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways has introduced luxury beds in both Business Class and First Class for aircraft which offer three categories.
Anna Brownell, Etihad Airways’ Head of Product Development and Innovation, told Emirates 24l7 that following 18 months of research and working with the American Centre for Psychiatry and Neurology, UAE national carrier has introduced luxury all-natural bedding by Coco-Mat on its flights.
She said the service is quite popular on the long-haul as well as medium-haul flights because the airline had done a survey prior to introducing this new service. She said the airline will not hike airfare with the introduction of new services.
“We’re not competing with any airline on this service but the best hotels with the selection of our luxury bedding partner Coco-Mat,” Brownell said.
Dr Yousef Abou Allaban, Managing Director of the American Centre for Psychiatry and Neurology, said: “What is encouraging is that there is an airline placing tremendous importance and resources into the study of sleep on long distance flights.
“Etihad Airways approached us with the clear understanding that sleep is not just a luxury, but a physical necessity which affects every traveller on every level. We have worked closely with them to offer expert advice aimed at providing an optimum environment for sleep while flying, taking into consideration the challenges of modern travel.”
Peter Baumgartner, Chief Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways said: “A good night’s sleep is scientifically proven to benefit one’s health and nowhere is this more important than on a long-haul flight.”