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Vimala Vasan

Abu Dhabi , Nov 5

THE Dubai-based Emirates Airline has set its sights on the stars — literally — to help it offer new levels of comfort and enjoyment to travellers on ultra long-haul flights from next month.

In an industry first, an image of the night sky above Dubai, complete with twinkling constellations, will be shown on the ceiling panels above their heads — to help passengers adjust their internal `body clock,' according to a statement from the airline.

Research by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), suggests jet lag depends on the number of time zones crossed, not the length of the flight itself.

The cabin lighting on the Airbus A340-500, devised jointly by the airline and Airbus, adjusts subtly to the passage of time.

It changes almost imperceptibly from brilliant noonday sunshine to the softer light of afternoon and dusk, and on to the velvety darkness of a starry night.

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