Long-haul flights: Survive the world's longest flights with ease

Long flights are really tiring and hectic for most of the passengers. Sitting in the same position for over 10 hours can test the human tolerance level. However, now with the advanced assistance from Airbus and Boeing, many airlines are trying to make flying more convenient for the passengers. With the recent advancements in aviation and aircraft technology, the airlines are even targeting "Ultra Long Range flights". That is 18 hours or more flying at a time for passengers. For the ones in for the long haul, here are the perfect measures to handle it: READ: Airbus To Stop A380 Superjumbo Production In 2021 As Orders Fall New York to Singapore The SQ22 flight between New York and Singapore is 18 hours and 35 minutes long. It got the title of world's longest flight route in the year 2018. The passengers on board were in the air for over 18 hours 45 minutes. It has 94 premium economy seats and 67 business class seats. The airlines will let you choose from a wide range of meals before you even board it. There are as many as 49 mouth watering dishes which one cannot see on the inflight menu. The flyers can use their online Book the Cook service. The airlines have an app that will help you browse the videos and music library before your flight to make a personalised playlist. Passengers can decide what they have to watch in flight and how they want to spend their time. READ: Vande Bharat Express: Passengers To Experience Flight-like Hospitality With Stewards Onboard Doha to Auckland The second-longest flight of the world flies from Doha to Auckland. It has the best business class in the world and first-class style sliding doors. They have amazingly designed suites that give the passengers their own private space to relax during the journey that will go on for 17 hours. As per the layout, some seats are facing backwards but they were near the window giving the feel of a private jet. The middle seats even convert into a double bed. The flight also offers a lot of time to work your way through 'dine on demand' menu. This will also let the passengers order dishes at any time during the flight. Perth to London The flight that remains in the air for over 15 hours flies from London to Perth. It's the longest Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight in the world. The business class is one of the best in the world with a 16 inch HD screen and a lot of space. The Qantas allows you to watch your favourite shows during the flight. The cabin technology of the Boeing 787 is helpful in reduction of the jetlag effects. They have also designed inlight menu of healthy and nutritious dishes called 'wellness' meals. Boeing To Take A $4.9 Billion Charge Over Grounded Jet Dubai to Auckland The Airbus A380 is a double-decker that flies from Dubai to Auckland. The passengers get a really luxurious fly with the private first-class suites. It was among the initial ones to have sliding doors. The airlines are even the first ones to have a shower for freshening up in the air. There's a dine on-demand menu and a cocktail bar on the upper deck. The bar tender is there to serve you the drink of your choice while you have conversations with your people. READ: Giant Emirates Plane Makes Epic Landing Through White Foamy Clouds, Goes Viral

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Long-haul flights: Survive the world's longest flights with ease

With the advance assistance from Airbus and Boeing, many airlines are trying to make the flying more convenient for the passengers in the non-stop long flights.

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