The world's longest passenger flight has just landed after its maiden flight, having spent more than 17 hours in the air.
The Singapore Airlines flight was travelling from Singapore to New York - that's a 16,700km journey, by the way - and from the sounds of things, it all went pretty smoothly.
The airline originally flew the route before, but used a gas-guzzling, four-engine A340-500 plane, eventually having to scrap the service in 2013 because of high oil prices.
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But now the flight has been relaunched with a much more fuel-efficient Airbus A350-900ULR, where there are no economy seats, just a mix of spacious premium economy and business class seats - the latter of which can fold out into a bed.
The cabin also has higher than usual ceilings, as well as larger windows and lighting designed to recude jet lag. Nice.
The food on offer has also apparently been designed to promote well-being in the skies... whatever that means.
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CNN reporter and aviation enthusiast Richard Quest, who was on board the flight blogging live, said: "The staff are impeccable. It's extraordinary to see the level of attention to detail.
"Even after 17 hours flying on 4 hours rest they have remained cheerful and helpful.
"I don't know quite how Singapore Airlines manages to train them like that. The other global carriers frankly could do with stealing some of Singapore Airlines' techniques."
Quest continued: "The flight has run incredibly smoothly. Food and drink available throughout. The bed - well I still find it a bit strange sleeping on an angle - but Singapore has had that arrangement for years with their business beds."
Singaporean engineer Danny Ong, 50, had treated himself to a return ticket, telling AFP: "I'm coming back on the next flight. I enjoy the passion of flying."
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The flight enthusiast added that he would be binging on the in-flight entertainment, making him a man after our own heart.
At the time the flight was announced, Singapore Airlines CEO Mr Goh Choon Phong said: "Singapore Airlines has always taken pride in pushing the boundaries to provide the best possible travel convenience for our customers, and we are pleased to be leading the way with these new non-stop flights using the latest-technology, ultra-long-range Airbus A350-900ULR.
"The flights will offer our customers the fastest way to travel between the two cities - in great comfort, together with Singapore Airlines' legendary service - and will help boost connectivity to and through the Singapore hub."
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