British Airways wants to leave no stone unturned when it comes to
offering extra privileges to its premium customers. This time it’s no
exception as well. The airline has decided to move ahead to the next
level to make its first class fliers feel more comfortable than ever
before.
British Airways doesn’t want to see its first class passengers getting a
disturbed sleep in any case while on long haul flights. In yet another
innovative step, British Airways has developed a blanket which will now
be analyzing the “meditative state” of its first class fliers. The
airline has designed a “Happiness Blanket” to offer a blissful sleep to
its customers. This unique blanket is made of wool and tiny fiber-optic
LEDs are implanted in it. The passengers are required to wear a band on
their head. The LEDs change color after brainwaves are transmitted
through a Bluetooth from this band. When the LEDs color changes to blue
then it signals that the passenger is calm, in utmost peace and relaxed
during his/her sleep. This also indicates that the passenger is in a
deep sleep. However, when the passenger is stressed or getting anxious
then the blanket displays crimson color.
The airline however said that the high-tech blanket is currently under
trail. Presently, this blanket will not be provided for direct use by
the passengers. The airline will instead use the blanket on several
volunteers who readily agree to make themselves available for the
experiment during transatlantic flights.
British Airways through this trail will be analyzing the data collected
from the blankets so that it will be able to make the in-flight
experience of its first class customers even better. The airline wants
to stay ahead in the race of providing the ultimate service and
amenities in its first class cabins, particularly at a time when other
airlines are providing posh linens and flat-beds to attract their
premium customers.