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March 23rd - Air New Zealand plans to launch one of the longest flights in the world, connecting New York with its hub in Auckland.
March 23rd - Air New Zealand plans to launch one of the longest flights in the world, connecting New York with its hub in Auckland.
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7 minutes
Released:
Mar 23, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Air New Zealand is planning to launch one of the longest flights in the world, a direct track from New York to Auckland. From 17 September, the carrier will fly the 8,828-mile route three times per week, using a Boeing 787-9 – the same type used by Qantas for its even longer nonstop link from London to Perth. Currently, all but 27 per cent of the direct flight path is over the Pacific Ocean, but this is likely to be significantly modified according to wind patterns. I discuss all you need to know about the new flight, and whether long haul flights such as this are really needed.Of course this podcast is completely free, as is my weekly travel email. You can sign up at independent.co.uk/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Mar 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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