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What will the future of ultra long haul air travel look like?
In the Future of Long Haul Flying Challenge Pack, students step into the world of aviation innovation as they redesign one of the world’s most ambitious flight routes, a non-stop journey from Sydney to New York.
Working through a real-world aviation challenge, students explore how airlines can improve ultra long haul travel by enhancing passenger comfort, refining aircraft layouts, developing premium upgrade options and creating memorable airport experiences. Across a series of structured challenge activities, students design solutions that balance commercial viability, customer satisfaction and operational feasibility.
To support their thinking, students are introduced to three user personas representing different passenger needs, frustrations and travel expectations. These personas encourage empathy-driven decision making as students consider how families, business travellers and older passengers may experience a flight lasting almost an entire day.
Throughout the pack, students engage with curated aviation case studies, airline examples and global innovations including cabin design concepts, airline lounges, premium service models and route launch campaigns. This helps students understand how airlines continuously innovate to improve long distance travel while remaining commercially competitive.
Designed for innovation programs, project based learning and future industries education, this pack can be completed individually, delivered collaboratively, or used by teachers as the foundation for a larger aviation or transport unit of work. Some schools choose to offer one Industry Innovator Challenge Pack to all students, while others purchase multiple packs to allow students to choose an industry challenge aligned to their interests.
Age Group
High School Students
Learning Time
6-8 hours of working time, depending on research depth, concept development and pitch preparation.
Student Output
Students develop a future-focused long haul flight proposal and present their ideas through a 3–5 minute pitch supported by slides, cabin concepts, service ideas & launch campaign materials.
Delivery Format
1 x 14 page downloadable PDF document. This can be used digitally or printed.
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What's Included
Upon purchasing this challenge pack you will receive a link to download the 14 page workbook as a digital PDF file. You can either complete the pack digitally, or print it and complete it with pen and paper.
The activities in this challenge pack include:
Challenge Introduction: Overview of ultra long haul aviation and emerging industry challenges
Background Information: Airline innovation, industry examples and passenger experience case studies
Judging Criteria: Clear success criteria for final student solutions
User Personas: Three passenger profiles with different travel needs and frustrations
Challenge 1 – Flight Scheduling: Designing an ultra long haul weekly flight schedule
Challenge 2 – Cabin Layout: Redesigning an aircraft interior for passenger comfort and feasibility
Challenge 3 – Paid Upgrades: Creating premium products and additional passenger experiences
Challenge 4 – The Lounge: Designing an airport lounge for ultra long haul passengers
Extension Challenge – The Launch: Planning an inaugural route launch campaign
Stimulus Pages: Curated case studies, airline examples and innovation inspiration
Pitch Page: Guidance for preparing a final 3–5 minute presentation
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