Every night, while millions of people sleep in the Americas, hundreds of planes take off for Europe, crossing one of the largest and busiest oceans on the planet in complete darkness. And although for many passengers it might seem more logical to travel during the day to enjoy the scenery, get better rest, or simply feel safer, airlines have other priorities. And those priorities move billions of dollars a year.
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The real reason so many transatlantic flights depart at night has nothing to do with fear of the ocean or hidden dangers in the sky. It all revolves around efficiency, money, international schedules, and how airlines turn every minute of flight into profit.
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The North Atlantic: A Multi-Billion Dollar Air Highway
The routes between North America and Europe are some of the most important and profitable in
