Global airlines are governed by strict 'freedoms of the air' dating back 80 years. They've created some funky routes.

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An Emirates Airbus A380.

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United just announced 3 new international routes starting this year, including one 'fifth freedom' — see the list

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United 767.
United Airlines announced a new "fifth freedom" route that will fly between Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Cebu, Philippines, starting later this year.

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