Long-haul flights
Coverage of Long-haul flights in the Nexus archive.
- Why you should rethink wearing contact lenses on airplanes
Doctors warn that wearing contact lenses during long-haul flights can cause serious issues. The article advises reconsidering contact lens use on airplanes.
- Alaska Airlines to bring free Starlink Wi-Fi on long-haul flights
Alaska Airlines plans to expand free high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi to more long-haul flights, with all Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners expected to be equipped by fall. The satellite-based service allows passengers to stream, browse, and message.
- Running Local LLMs Offline on a Ten-Hour Flight
The article discusses running local Large Language Models (LLMs) like Llama 3 offline during a ten-hour flight using tools such as Ollama and LM Studio, enabling productivity without internet access. It highlights practical considerations for deploying AI models in disconnected environments.
- Book your summer flights now or face soaring prices, travel experts warn as long-haul flights rise £300 in jet fuel crisis
Travel experts advise booking summer flights immediately to avoid significant price increases caused by a jet fuel crisis, with long-haul flights rising by £300. The warning highlights the urgency for travelers to act before costs escalate further.
- Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds in economy-class for long-haul flights
Air New Zealand will introduce triple-decker bunk beds in economy-class for long-haul flights, offering budget travelers their first lie-flat beds. The innovation aims to enhance comfort for extended journeys.