Qantas’ freshly unveiled fleet of ultra-long haul Airbus planes will feature six first-class suites containing a separate bed and a wardrobe, a business cabin with a self-service bar, a ‘wellbeing zone’, bigger seats for premium economy and economy passengers, and a Neil Perry-designed menu.

The airline on Monday announced a multi-billion dollar order of new aircraft, including 12 A350-1000s, that will operate the world’s longest flights and connect east-coast Australia to London and New York from 2025.

Economy passengers will have 33 inches of legroom –1 more than on Qantas’ existing 787 Dreamliners – while premium economy seats will be 2 inches roomier with a 40-inch pitch. Average economy and premium economy seat pitches are 30-31 inches and 38 inches and respectively.

Speaking from a launch event in Sydney on Monday, chief executive Alan Joyce said the aircraft order was the largest in Qantas’ history and would give the airline access to new cities and destinations.

“Not only do you need an aircraft which has the capability, which this does, you have to design an aircraft that is the most luxurious aircraft that’s ever been created,” he said.

The six enclosed first-class cabins feature generous storage and luggage space, a mirror, a wardrobe, a 32-inch TV screen. Passengers will also be able to adjust lighting, temperature and humidity to their liking. Celebrity chef Neil Perry will also be in charge of designing the menus.

“Our new first class … will be the best, I believe, first class product,” said Joyce. “Economy class has the biggest seat pitch of any economy we’ve ever, ever launched.”

The planes will feature a ‘wellbeing zone’, situated between the premium economy and economy cabins, equipped with a self-service snack station and designed to promote stretching and hydration. The walls of the zone will have in-built screens guiding passengers on optimal exercises and stretches.