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A BIG Adventure in the air. Fly on Delta Air Lines from Atlanta to London, England. Travel 4,700 miles across five time zones. Discover the whole hidden world that's behind the ticket. View activities that few people ever see. Go behind-the-scenes on a real flight simulator. Watch flight attendant training, visit the test kitchen, and explore the giant underground machines that move over 100,000 bags every day. Learn how weather affects flights and how planes really fly. Meet the whole team who make this BIG plane trip possible. Smart content for curious kids. Curious content for smart kids. Part of the award-winning BIG Adventure Series® from Little Mammoth Media®.

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A BIG Adventure in the air. Fly on Delta Air Lines from Atlanta to London, England. Travel 4,700 miles across five time zones. Discover the whole hidden world that's behind the ticket. View activities that few people ever see. Go behind-the-scenes on a real flight simulator. Watch flight attendant training, visit the test kitchen, and explore the giant underground machines that move over 100,000 bags every day. Learn how weather affects flights and how planes really fly. Meet the whole team who make this BIG plane trip possible. Smart content for curious kids. Curious content for smart kids. Part of the award-winning BIG Adventure Series® from Little Mammoth Media®.

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Part of the award-winning BIG Adventure Series from Little Mammoth Media! Experience what it's like to fly on a big plane! Fly with the pilots in the cockpit of a real international airliner on a flight from the USA to Switzerland! Learn how airplanes work. Go through pilot training, visit the control tower and discover how many people it takes to make a big plane trip work! See big planes in action! We'll fly through the Swiss Alps and land in the fog! A special bonus - a child's tour of Switzerland! See the sights and sounds of an antique toy museum, visit a chocolate factory, a medieval castle, an alpine train, and a miniature Swiss village!

"My son was 3 when he first saw The Big Plane Trip, and since then we have purchased several more titles from the Big Adventure series. Each video is so well presented that adults enjoy watching them along with the children. They are well filmed and intelligently narrated. I especially like the way children ask and answer questions on the video. Currently my son is in love with The Big Airshow. We also have The Big Submarine, The Big Aircraft Carrier, The Big Zoo, and others. They are pretty much a guaranteed hit, and grown-ups as well as children come away with more knowledge." - HF

The BIG Plane Trip is a documentary with a runtime of 39 minutes.

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Part of the award-winning BIG Adventure Series from Little Mammoth Media! Experience what it's like to fly on a big plane! Fly with the pilots in the cockpit of a real international airliner... Read all Part of the award-winning BIG Adventure Series from Little Mammoth Media! Experience what it's like to fly on a big plane! Fly with the pilots in the cockpit of a real international airliner on a flight from the USA to Switzerland! Learn how airplanes work. Go through pilot train... Read all Part of the award-winning BIG Adventure Series from Little Mammoth Media! Experience what it's like to fly on a big plane! Fly with the pilots in the cockpit of a real international airliner on a flight from the USA to Switzerland! Learn how airplanes work. Go through pilot training, visit the control tower and discover how many people it takes to make a big plane tri... Read all

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Part of the award-winning big adventure series from little mammoth media experience what it's like to fly on a big planefly with the pilots in the cockpit of a real international airliner on a flight from the usa to switzerlandlearn how airplanes work. go through pilot training, visit the control tower and discover how many people it takes to make a big plane trip worksee big planes in action we'll fly through the swiss alps and land in the foga special bonus - a child's tour of switzerland see the sights and sounds of an antique toy museum, visit a chocolate factory, a medieval castle, an alpine train, and a miniature swiss village"my son was 3 when he first saw the big plane trip, and since then we have purchased several more titles from the big adventure series. each video is so well presented that adults enjoy watching them along with the all_ages. they are well filmed and intelligently narrated. i especially like the way all_ages ask and answer questions on the video. currently my son is in love with the big airshow. we also have the big submarine, the big aircraft carrier, the big zoo, and others. they are pretty much a guaranteed hit, and grown-ups as well as all_ages come away with more knowledge." - hf, 9/1/1994 12:00:00 am.

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The compensation fund is part of the airline’s $140 million settlement with the Transportation Department, following Southwest’s operational meltdown in December 2022. A mix of winter weather, holiday travel and failing Southwest scheduling systems resulted in nearly 17,000 canceled or significantly delayed flights, affecting 2 million passengers. Southwest agreed to pay the government $35 million and create a $90 million voucher fund for future fliers impacted by operational errors, on top of the $600 million it paid out in refunds and reimbursements to customers impacted by the holiday debacle.

While the original agreement terms slated the voucher program to start Tuesday, Southwest rolled out the fund April 16. Any passenger who arrives at their final destination three or more hours after the scheduled arrival time for domestic flights or six hours for international flights can request a $75 voucher. The money is available only for fliers facing snafus within Southwest’s control, such as a mechanical issue or swapping planes.

To receive the money, customers can fill out a form online . The request must be submitted within one year from the delayed or canceled flight. Southwest should get back to customers within 30 days, according to Southwest spokeswoman Laura Swift. The compensation fund is expected to run for three years.

Last week, the Biden administration announced new rules for airlines to strengthen passenger protection and increase transparency in the industry. Under the new regulations, airlines are required to streamline the refund process for canceled flights and abandon hidden fees by disclosing the price of surcharges for luggage and changes to reservations upfront.

While announcing those rules, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg also mentioned Southwest’s vouchers as a customer service measure that could influence other airlines.

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The Largest Airplanes Ever Made, And The Fascinating Stories Behind Them

Posted: April 30, 2024 | Last updated: April 30, 2024

Amazing facts about the world's biggest planes

Whether you're a self-confessed aviation expert or have never heard of Howard Hughes, you can't fail but be impressed by the world's most enormous planes. From wooden seaplanes built in the 1940s to the aircraft making space travel possible, we've taken a look at some of the world's most gigantic planes and the incredible stories behind them.

Click through the gallery to learn about the largest planes in history, ranked by wingspan from smallest to largest...

Boeing 747-8: 224 feet

At 250 feet long (76m), with a wingspan of around 224 feet (68m) and a maximum capacity of over 600 passengers, the Boeing 747-8 is among the largest commercial airliners ever produced. The original 747 dates back to the 1960s and ushered in the era of the jumbo jet, so the 747-8 launched in 2005 to build on its success.

The 747-8 is longer than its predecessor – indeed, it’s the longest commercial plane currently in service – and can accommodate more passengers, but it consumes less fuel and makes less noise despite its large frame. Powered by four potent General Electric GEnx engines, the plane can travel the length of three regulation-size football fields in just one second.

The aircraft isn’t just long – it’s tall too. Its tail, at over 63 feet (19m) high, is the same height as an average six-story building. Dubbed ‘the Queen of the Skies’, the 747 series has seen 1,574 aircraft purchased by more than 100 companies and airlines, logging more than 118 million flight hours and nearly 23 million flight cycles.

The last Boeing 747-8 was delivered in 2023 – and that was a 747-8F, a freighter model that comfortably outperformed its passenger equivalent. The plane was not as commercially successful as its predecessors, but it successfully competed with the Airbus A380, ensuring that its competitors did not dominate the jumbo jet market.

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Boeing 777X: 235 feet

When one door closes another door opens, and the decline of the 747 series makes way for the Boeing 777X to become the airline's new flagship jet. There will be two versions of the plane, the smaller 777-8 and the larger 777-9, which, at 251 feet (77m), will claim the title of 'world's longest active passenger plane' from the 747-8 by just a single foot when it officially enters service in 2025.

It will have a larger wingspan than its predecessor too – 235 feet (72m) – thanks to folding wingtips that improve in-flight efficiency and help it dock at more airports. The 777-9 will boast a typical two-class seating capacity of 426 passengers – making it the highest capacity twin-engine aircraft to date – while the smaller 777-8 will offer an impressive 10,048-mile (16,170km) range.

Experts predict that airlines will move towards smaller, cheaper, and more efficient models over the coming years, so the 777X could be one of the last 'jumbo jet' airliners for some time. Mid-sized aircraft have seen gains in range and efficiency in recent years, and twin-engines have already replaced cumbersome quad-jets on production lines. Only time will tell, but with 453 outstanding orders for the 777X as of December 2023, perhaps the jumbo jet has life in it yet.

Antonov AN-124 Ruslan: 240 feet

The Antonov AN-124, first manufactured in the Soviet Union in the early 1980s, remains one of the biggest aircraft the world has ever seen, and is specifically designed to carry extremely heavy loads. Despite its age, these planes can still carry a gargantuan 150,000 kgs of payload – depending on the exact model. Fifty-five of the planes were built in total – and up to half of them are still in service.

These planes held numerous world records in their time, and their 227-foot (69m) length and 240-foot (73m) wingspan still rank among the world’s largest. Each AN-124 has its own onboard crane system that can lift up to 30 tonnes, making it easy to load and unload cargo safely at airports without the need for any special ground infrastructure.

The plane's nose opens upwards to make loading cargo simpler and easier – an innovative design since incorporated by both Boeing and Airbus planes. Over the years it's carried all sorts of intriguing cargo – from transporting an entire train locomotive from Canada to Ireland in the 1990s to delivering portable generators to the hurricane-stricken region of Guadeloupe in 2017.

Airbus A380: 262 feet

Most of the world’s largest planes are either consigned to the history books, locked in military facilities or restricted to the transport of cargo. But a trip aboard the enormous Airbus A380, the all-round biggest commercial aircraft currently flying, is within reach for anyone that can afford an airfare. Dubai-based airline Emirates has the most A380s in its fleet, with around 90 in operation as of November 2023.

With more than 300 commercial flights every day, the plane has carried more than 200 million customers. Each plane is gargantuan – over 238 feet (73m) long and with a 262-foot (80m) wingspan. Spread across two floors, it has a maximum capacity of more than 800 passengers. Painting the giant aircraft's exterior requires a whopping 3,600 liters of paint – enough for Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel 97 times.

The plane is so big that airports had to make significant upgrades to accommodate it when it first entered service in 2007. But despite its size, the A380 is more fuel efficient than a Toyota Prius. It uses two engine options, the Engine Alliance GP7200 and Rolls-Royce Trent 900, and its state-of-the-art wing and landing gear design makes it quieter than almost any other jet in the sky.

Nine years ago, Emirates celebrated their 50th A380 by releasing a video showing how the aircraft was made. It took 800 workers 80 days to assemble the jet from start to finish – an enormous project for an enormous plane. More than 10,000 bolts were used to connect the fuselage, more than 4,000 were used for the wings and it took 30 people 10 days just to paint the plane.

Despite its impressive reputation for in-flight comfort and specifications, the A380 was not a financial success. Airbus delivered its last A380 in 2021 – its 123rd to Emirates and its 251st overall – ending a 14-year production run. The plane was undoubtedly a marvel of engineering, but Airbus fell well short of the 1,000 delivered models once predicted, and the over-budget program never turned a profit. Critics say it was simply  too  big, and is now being outpaced and replaced by smaller, less costly aircraft.

Antonov AN-225 Mriya: 290 feet

It's not the largest plane by wingspan, but the 284-tonne Antonov AN-225 Mriya is the largest aircraft ever built by weight – one of a range of world records held by the plane. It was developed in the 1980s to transport the Buran space shuttle between facilities in the former Soviet Union. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the AN-225 found new life as a heavy-duty cargo carrier for Ukrainian aviation company Antonov.

Only one of the enormous planes was ever completed, and a second AN-225 spent years in production but was eventually abandoned, its unfinished shell still sitting in a hangar outside Kiev. ‘Mriya’ means ‘dream’ in Ukrainian, and the one-of-a-kind plane became a Ukrainian icon as it shipped vast payloads across the continent and transported medical supplies during the pandemic. Tragically, the plane was destroyed during the Battle of Antonov Airport during the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

In its pomp, the giant plane made all other aircraft look puny in comparison. Powered by six turbofan engines, the AN-225 could carry up to 250 tonnes of cargo, had a wingspan of 290 feet (88m), and had 32 wheels to help distribute its weight. To put the plane into perspective, the AN-225 had a maximum take-off weight of 650 tonnes, while the Statue of Liberty weighs just 225 tonnes. Its cargo hold was a staggering 141 feet (43m) long – that’s longer than the Wright Brothers’ first successful flight.

The AN-225’s wingspan never threatened the all-time record books, but it still had the largest wingspan of any plane in active service prior to its destruction. It still holds the world record for heaviest item ever airlifted – in 2009 it transported a power plant generator that weighed a staggering 187.6 tonnes. In May 2022, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine would rebuild the plane.

Hughes H-4 Hercules: 320 feet

It’s hard to believe that a plane built in the 1940s would still rank among the world’s largest, but famed aviator Howard Hughes’ colossal Hughes H-4 Hercules, nicknamed the Spruce Goose, is as impressive as ever. It has a 320-foot (98m) wingspan, and when it was built it was six times larger than any other aircraft at the time.

The plane was commissioned during the Second World War to move supplies and troops across the Atlantic Ocean at a time when hundreds of Allied ships were being sunk by German submarines. Due to wartime restrictions on metals, the Hughes H-4 Hercules was built almost entirely out of wood, making it the largest wooden plane ever built.

The press dubbed the plane the Spruce Goose because of its material, a name that Hughes reportedly despised. Not only did he feel that it insulted his engineers, but it was also inaccurate – the plane was made from birch. Despite its incredible size and almost-as-incredible cost, the gigantic plane was sadly not destined for a life in the skies. By the time it was completed, the war was over.

The enormous craft made just one flight in November 1947. Hughes flew it over a mile at an altitude of 70 feet (21m) for one minute, with several journalists and crew on board, just to prove that the behemoth really could make it off the ground. The H-4 Hercules may have had a short shelf life, but Hughes was not prepared to let it waste away. The plane was kept in perfect condition and maintained by a full staff – to the point that it was always ready to fly until Hughes died in 1976.

The Hughes H-4 Hercules was well-known for its unique construction and enormous wingspan, and it also broke records for being the largest flying boat ever built. The plane was kept and defended by Hughes during his life, but switched hands a number of times after his death, and now sits in the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in Oregon, USA.

Stratolaunch: 385 feet

A current Guinness world record holder, the Stratolaunch has the largest wingspan of any plane ever created – an enormous 385 feet (117m). That’s greater than the length of an American football field. The plane was dreamed up by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, and was rolled out of its California hangar for the first time in May 2017.

Allen, who died in 2018, said that he had been intrigued by space exploration ever since Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space in 1961, and was "determined to...help maximize the potential of space to improve life here on Earth." Rather than transporting passengers, the Stratolaunch is designed to carry rockets to the cruising altitude of commercial aircraft, and then launch them into space from there.

The gigantic aircraft is designed to be a reusable air-launch platform. It should reduce the long wait times between constructing and launching satellites; give scientists the ability to launch rockets regardless of the weather; and significantly reduce the immense cost of sending rockets into space. Alongside its record-breaking wingspan, the 50-foot-tall (15m), 238-foot-long (73m) plane is also powered by six turbofan engines, has 28 wheels and two cockpits, and boasts a payload capacity of more than 226,800kg.

The Stratolaunch completed its first flight in 2019 – a two-and-a-half-hour test flight above the Mojave Desert watched by a cheering crowd – and is edging ever closer to its goal of launching a rocket mid-air. In December 2023, the Stratolaunch completed its first test flight with a Talon-A hypersonic vehicle as its payload – its 12th flight overall, lasting three hours and 22 minutes.

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