7.23 Air Transportation

Long Haul: Commercial flights are categorized as short, medium, or long hauls, depending on the distances needed to travel. Long haul flights consist of larger planes that can move goods or passengers across long distances. Flight duration extends beyond but no less than 6 hours. It can be for both connecting or non-stop flights Pilots spend more days away then home.

(#fig:Figure 7.21)Air Transportation Long Haul

Ultra Long Haul: Ultra long Haul (ULH) is an operational model that arose due to the Covid-19 virus. ULH is proposed as a point-to-point service that, with a strong domestic “feeder system” would: Require minimal adjustments to cope with Covid-19 or any future outbakes. Produce higher seat-load factors and yields. Produce more network flexibility. Allow the ability to bypass densely populated hub airports.

(#fig:Figure 7.22)Ultra Long Haul

Short Haul: Commercial flights categorized as short hauls, consist of smaller planes that are used in short but more frequent flights. Flight duration lasts between 30 minutes to 3 hours. Pilots make several trips a day and come back the same day.

(#fig:Figure 7.23)Air Transportation Short Haul