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I was reading about some upcoming flight routes being tested lately, and it got me thinking about the sheer endurance required for these massive nonstop journeys. I remember flying from the West Coast to the East Coast a few years ago, and even with a relatively "short" connection, I felt like a zombie for two days.
The idea of being stuck in a pressurized metal tube for an entire day—or more—seems like a massive mental and physical grind. Sure, the tech is getting better and we're seeing these incredible feats of engineering, but I wonder if we're reaching a point of diminishing returns for the passengers. Is the convenience of skipping a layover actually worth the physical toll of sitting in one seat for nearly a full day and night?
I feel like my body would just revolt after the 14-hour mark. I've always preferred a quick stopover to stretch my legs and grab a real meal rather than just eating processed snacks at 35,000 feet for an eternity.
Do you guys think ultra-long-haul flights are the future of travel, or is there a limit to how much humans can actually handle in a single stretch?
The idea of being stuck in a pressurized metal tube for an entire day—or more—seems like a massive mental and physical grind. Sure, the tech is getting better and we're seeing these incredible feats of engineering, but I wonder if we're reaching a point of diminishing returns for the passengers. Is the convenience of skipping a layover actually worth the physical toll of sitting in one seat for nearly a full day and night?
I feel like my body would just revolt after the 14-hour mark. I've always preferred a quick stopover to stretch my legs and grab a real meal rather than just eating processed snacks at 35,000 feet for an eternity.
Do you guys think ultra-long-haul flights are the future of travel, or is there a limit to how much humans can actually handle in a single stretch?