Why United Flies a Boeing 787 to Singapore Instead of a 777
A 777 could physically make this flight. United flies a 787 instead. The reason isn't range it's a 25% fuel-cost gap that decides which routes actually turn a profit.
Greg Barlow5 min
Long-Haul Flights
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The World's Longest Flight Is 22 Hours Nonstop. Most People Who Book It Will Regret Sitting in Economy.
Would you survive 22 hours strapped into an economy seat without landing once? Qantas thinks you can and the cheapest seat on this record-breaking flight might be the worst decision you make all year.
Greg Barlow12 min
GPS Spoofing Is Disrupting Long-Haul Flights Here Is What Frequent Flyers Are Never Told
You sat on a delayed Gulf sector. The board said ATC restriction. The gate agent said nothing useful. GPS spoofing may have been the reason and your airline already knew.
Greg Barlow13 min
Is Delta Premium Select Worth It? An Honest Review for Long-Haul Flights
Delta Premium Select sits between economy and business class in price, comfort, and sleep quality. Whether it's worth the upgrade depends entirely on your route length.
Greg Barlow12 min