Commercial flights connecting North America to Europe and Asia generally fly over the Arctic region, also referred to as the \u201cGreat Circle Route.\u201d However, planes rarely fly over the Antarctic regions, primarily due to extreme weather conditions. The Extended-Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) regulations also restrict aircraft from flying over the region with limited airports. Moreover, limited infrastructure about airspace boundaries, air traffic controller stations, and international aviation regulations greatly add to the lack of flights over Antarctica.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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