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While the region is known for operating the largest aircraft, demand for smaller planes is rising as short-haul travel grows.—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026 Regional airlines frequently operate short-haul flights between smaller cities and big hubs as a way of connecting travelers to more destinations.—Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026 On the other hand, the quick turnaround time of short-haul flights can also put your belongings at risk.—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 Ryanair would have to charge for Starlink but O’Leary estimated that less than 5% of passengers would want to spend a few extra euros for the service on its short-haul flights, which average about one hour and 15 minutes.—Kelvin Chan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for short-haul