What is the most popular long haul plane?

Aircraft currently in service Typically, the aircraft most popular for long-haul flights are: Boeing 747 (production ended in 2022) Boeing 777. Boeing 787 Dreamliner.



The Boeing 777 is widely considered the most popular and successful long-haul wide-body aircraft in aviation history. Specifically, the 777-300ER became the "workhorse" for global airlines due to its incredible range and fuel efficiency compared to older four-engine giants like the Boeing 747 or the Airbus A380. As of 2026, the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner are rapidly catching up as the preferred choices for ultra-long-haul routes because their carbon-fiber designs allow for even better fuel economy and lower cabin altitudes, which reduces jet lag. While the Boeing 737 is the most produced plane overall, for crossing oceans and connecting continents, the "Triple Seven" remains the reigning king of the skies in terms of fleet numbers and reliability for major international carriers.

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Boeing 747 The 747 has been a popular choice for long-haul flights, with a spacious cabin that can accommodate up to 660 passengers. The seats are wider and have more legroom, and the cabin is designed with noise-reducing technology.

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While the A340 was restricted by its efficiency, the A330 was a jack-of-all-trades for airlines. With a long-range and long fuselage, the aircraft could comfortably seat 300 passengers (in a two or three-class layout). Additionally, airlines could use denser configurations for shorter but busier corridors.

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Introduced in 1997, the Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft offered significant internal upgrades and greater fuel efficiency than the classic generation aircraft before them. These features made the Boeing 737-600, -700, -800 and -900/-900ER immediately popular with airlines, as associated running costs were cheaper.

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The Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts are returning to the skies. If there is an aircraft that you want to avoid it is this one. The 737MAX has been responsible for the deaths of 346 people in 2 separate plane accidents.

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Therefore, the ERJ135/140/145 members of the family are among the safest airliners in history. The Airbus A340 is also one of the safest, with no fatal accidents involving any of the 380 units since its introduction in March 1993.

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A333. Large capacity long range airliner. In service since 1993. Largest member of Airbus twinjet family (2-engine version of A340). Total of 253 aircraft ordered and 193 in operation (August 2006).

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Airbus' largest A330s are on par with Boeing's smallest 777s. In other words, the Boeing 777 targets a higher capacity than the A330. Measuring over 10 meters longer than the A330-300 and the 777-200, the 777-300 seats a significantly higher number of passengers.

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For example, due to the sheer size, aircraft like the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 are said to be two of the best planes for coping with turbulence. This is not to say that bigger planes are always better at dealing with turbulence, though.

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Worst of all for legroom are ultra-low-fare carriers Spirit and Frontier Airlines. In at least this case, you get what you pay for: Passengers get as little as 28 inches of legroom when flying with these airlines, which are known for cheap airfare that comes with a bare minimum of amenities and loads of fees.

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The Pilots. For those in charge of looking after your safety while onboard, it's fair to say that most of them love the 777.

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by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. The Boeing 737-800 is the most commonly used aircraft by airlines in the United States.

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Boeing aircraft often incorporate more tactile feedback and manual controls in their cockpit systems, which appeal to pilots who prefer a traditional flying experience. Airbus planes emphasize automation and computerized systems, reducing pilot workload but offering less hands-on control.

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However, if a pilot has initially conduct an A330 course, in order to fly the A350 would need to conduct a A330 to A350 Differences Training. Note: The A330 is a common Type Rating with the A350. Therefore, when a pilot gets qualified on either aircraft, the endorsement on his/her licence is A330/350.

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The aircraft has been involved in only two significant incidents since its introduction – a 2011 crash in France and a 2016 tyre burst incident in Australia. In the first incident, the plane was being operated by Air France and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil, killing all 228 people on board.

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Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency approved the MAX as safe to fly passengers.

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