How to survive a long-haul flight

Singapore Airlines last week launched the longest commercial flight from Singapore to Newark. Here are four tips on making long journeys in the air more comfortable

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Singapore Airlines’ has launched the world’s longest non-stop flight, from Singapore to Newark. Here are tips on how to survive 19 hours in the air, as The Straits Times goes on board the inaugural flight.
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Long-haul flights are big business for airlines these days.

Last week, Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched the world's longest commercial flight - a 19-hour route from Singapore to Newark in the United States. The airline will also launch direct flights from Singapore to Los Angeles next month.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on October 14, 2018, with the headline How to survive a long-haul flight. Subscribe