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What an airline's flight number 001 really means

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Airlines don't just assign numbers randomly to their metal tubes. Earning the coveted '001' designation means that specific path is the carrier's absolute pride and joy, usually connecting two massive global hubs for maximum corporate bragging rights.

What an airline's flight number 001 really means
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