Can You Fly Around The World Using Only Narrowbody Flights?
Staff, 2022-12-18 05:00:00,
With advancements in fuel efficiency and other aircraft technologies, the increased prevalence of long-haul narrowbody flights had us asking ourselves if it would be possible to fly around the world using only single-aisle aircraft. This is something we’ll explore today, while examining which flights we might take to get the job done!
Seeing as this is just a simple thought experiment, we won’t be setting stringent parameters and extremely precise criteria. Nor will we take into consideration the difficulties and challenges of obtaining visas and meeting requirements amid various border restrictions. Ultimately, the goal is to depart one location in the world, travel in one direction, and get back to that same spot – all the while using regular, scheduled flights operated by narrowbody aircraft. We might have to skip over a few continents for our “main journey,” but we’ll be sure to mention some travel options to make our round-the-world trip a little more diverse and comprehensive. So if you’re ready, let’s begin!
Transcontinental (United States)
Let’s begin the trip by flying over the continental United States, with our official origin (and final destination) being Los Angeles International (LAX). If we want to get as far as possible heading east, then any one of the many transcontinental services between Los Angeles and New York would suit us well. Options might include American Airlines and their A321T to New York…
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