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Business and Economy cabin). circadian rhythms, maximise Operating a single ship meant it The $500 one-way upgrade to focus and ensure sufficient rest was difficult to access economies Singapore is available for valid was achieved at night. of scale, with the company commercial tickets issued on The ‘Good Night’ and ‘Awake instead opting to sell the ship or before 17 Mar, excluding QF & Alert’ lights omit contrasting to US group Grand Circle Cruise frequent flyer tickets. levels of blue light to suppress Lines (TD Cruise Update Tue) for Qantas’ supplementary services melatonin production and voyages from 2015. between 03 and 21 Jul are also increase energy levels. Instead, Sea Cloud will focus on not impacted by the change. 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