New QF long-haul menu

QANTAS has unveiled a new menu for its 787 Dreamliner PerthLondon Heathrow service which is designed to increase hydration and reduce jetlag.

The menu includes probiotic infused Botanica cold pressed juice shots, a herbal tea developed to encourage relaxation and dishes which feature ingredients that promote hydration such as green leafy vegetables, cucumber, strawberries and celery.

Rolling out on 24 Mar, other light meal options include a tuna poke salad bowl and hot chocolate bed-time beverage.

Qantas creative director of food, beverage & service Neil Perry said the new menus combined research and experience of the Qantas and Rockpool teams to create dishes that encourage sleep at optimal times.

Perry said “Working with clinical sleep specialists, nutritionists and metabolic scientists, we’ve designed new menu options using delicious ingredients that have added benefits of hydration, aiding sleep and reducing jetlag.”

Under Qantas’ partnership with the Charles Perkins Centre which aims to reduce jetlag, data will also be collected on a group of Frequent Flyers using wearable tech and apps to collect information on sleeping and activity patterns, mental state, eating patterns and hydration before, during & after their flight.