Alerts Sign-up
As the world prepares to welcome 2025, an unusual aviation event is set to occur. According to data from Cirium, 47 flights globally are scheduled to take off at precisely 23:59 on New Year's Eve. This timing creates a unique situation where passengers will cross into the new year while in flight.
These flights span both domestic and international routes and result from the intricate nature of airline scheduling rather than any deliberate celebration. "Despite the fact that many airports will be crowded with vacationers, the exact schedule of these flights highlights the complexity of international scheduling," notes an observation in this context.
Among long-haul international flights, Iberia leads with departures from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santiago (SCL), Buenos Aires (EZE), and Montevideo (MVD). Alaska Airlines contributes several transcontinental and Hawaii services, including a route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR).
