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Commercial flights have actually slowed down for efficiency reasons. They were faster in the '70s.
by Viper007Bond 9y ago
Commercial flights have actually slowed down for efficiency reasons. They were faster in the '70s.
- steve_musk 9y agoBut longer nonstop flights mean the longer flights total time is shorter
- masklinn 9y agoETOPS also helps a hell of a lot. In the 70s as a twin-engined craft a 787 would have had to remain within 60mn (single-engine speed) of an airport large enough to accommodate it (or 90 under ICAO rules). The 787 is certified ETOPS-330, it has to be within 6 hours of single-engine flight of an airport. That means significantly less fucky routes.