7.4K views · 173 reactions | There’s something exciting about very long routes, at least until you’re aboard. It feels like they’re pushing the envelope, even though it’s now fairly commonplace. This winter, there are 72 non-stop routes over 6,000 nautical miles – nearly 11,100 kilometers – from the US. While some may end up being pushed back, the vast majority will operate. Today, let’s examine what’s available. | Simple Flying | Facebook

26K views · 825 reactions | Emirates is gearing up to receive the first of two brand new plane types. The Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350 will both begin arriving in 2023. But what’s the plan with these smaller aircraft? Speaking exclusively to Simple Flying in an interview, Emirates president Sir Tim Clark explained that it’s not about replacing the big jets with small, but more about opening new opportunities to the carrier. | Simple Flying | Facebook