Passenger with an iron bladder does the impossible on Qantas’ longest non-stop flight

A passenger on Qantas’ newly launched 17-hour non-stop flight from Perth to London has amazed aviation experts by not moving for the entire flight – not even to use the bathroom.

The man’s incredible endurance came to light in research conducted by the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney, which used wearable special devices to monitor activity on the journey.

One passenger on-board the 17-hour non-stop flight from Perth to London did not move for the whole flight – not even to use the toilet

The Qantas 787-9 Dreamliner (pictured) first took off on the new route in March, making history as the first non-stop flight from Australia to Britain 

The Qantas 787-9 Dreamliner (pictured) first took off on the new route in March, making history as the first non-stop flight from Australia to Britain 

Amazed researchers even double-checked the equipment which was attached to the passengers wrists and thighs.

‘The one thing we couldn’t believe was how little [he] moved. One subject took zero steps,’ said Professor Stephen Simpson from the Charles Perkins Centre at the University of Sydney.

It was reported that the man was so comfy, he had little reason to get up. As a business class passenger, his chair turns into a bed during the flight.

This Qantas flight, hosted on the 787-9 Dreamliner, made history as the first non-stop commercial flight between Australia and Britain. 

It featured a range of measures to increase passenger comfort, with famous chef Neil Perry working extensively on cabin lighting, temperature, meal timing and the menu.

Qantas worked hard to create a comfortable flying experience on the new route, with adjustments to cabin lighting, temperature, meal timing and the menu

Qantas worked hard to create a comfortable flying experience on the new route, with adjustments to cabin lighting, temperature, meal timing and the menu

The University of Sydney is conducting research on passenger activity and jet lag  on the flight from Perth to London.

The University of Sydney is conducting research on passenger activity and jet lag  on the flight from Perth to London.

The research hopes to gain greater insight into jet lag. Passengers were asked to record how they felt on the flight with regards to activity, sleep and posture changes.

From the pilot survey of 20 passengers, the long-haul flight was rated 2.2 on a scale for jet lag severity, with eight the most severe mark.

The research has found that passengers who maintained a normal routine in-flight were likely to feel better when reaching their destination, said Simpson.  However, those who moved around the plane were more likely to struggle with jet lag.  

So far the research has found that passengers who develop a normal routine of rest and eating in-flight are more likely to beat jet lag

So far the research has found that passengers who develop a normal routine of rest and eating in-flight are more likely to beat jet lag



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