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Some airlines have begun offering “scenic flights” for passengers longing to travel again; these flights land in the same place they depart from.
The article explains:
At a time when most people are stuck at home and unable to travel, and the global airline industry has been decimated by the pandemic, flights that take off and return to the airport a few hours later allow airlines to keep staff working. The practice also satisfies that itch to travel — even if it’s just being on a plane again.
Although most people may think of flying as a means to an end, existing solely to get them from one place to the next, some say that it is an exciting part of the travel experience. For those people, flights to nowhere are the salve for a year in which just about all travel has been canceled and people have been fearful of airlines not enforcing social distancing and mask-wearing rules.
What do you think of these flight-to-nowhere trips? Do you think they are a waste of time, money and jet fuel? Or are they an innovative attempt to preserve airline jobs, and restore normalcy for those who miss traveling? Would you take one?
What places (cities, countries, natural wonders) have you always dreamed of seeing from above?
Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more about these flights to nowhere.
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