Finnair to Offer Passengers Anti-Jetlag Bright Light Headsets

In a bid to help passengers beat jet lag, Finnair is to become the first airline in the world to pioneer a unique pilot project that will involve introducing bright light headsets on board its flights.

This pilot program will test the benefits of Finnish-designed device, Valkee, for passengers on particularly long flights, where the need to adjust to a new time zone often causes natural challenges.

The Valkee bright light headset simulates the effects of daylight by channelling bright light through the ear canal to very close proximity of the tissue in need of treatment, the brain.

“Finnair is an innovative airline and we actively look for new ways to improve the wellbeing and comfort of our passengers. Introducing the Valkee bright light headsets is one of the many ways Finnair is adding interesting experiences onboard our flights”, said Jarkko Konttinen, Vice President, Global Brand & Marketing Communications, Finnair.

The pilot service will be offered to passengers in Business Class on the route between Helsinki and Shanghai between end March to end April 2012. The device will be on sale on board flights in May 2012.

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