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Fifth freedom flights let airlines route passengers between foreign cities via their home country, cutting costs and fares on underused routes.
Fifth freedom flights, allowed under an 81-year-old aviation agreement, let airlines carry passengers between two foreign countries if the trip starts or ends in their home country, offering lower fares and better reward seat availability.
Airlines like Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines use these routes—such as Sydney to Christchurch or Frankfurt to New York—to fill empty seats, reduce costs, and expand reach without adding planes.
These flights are rare and require bilateral approval, limiting their use, but provide significant savings and premium cabin access for travelers on underused routes.
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Los vuelos de quinta libertad permiten a las aerolíneas enrutar a los pasajeros entre ciudades extranjeras a través de su país de origen, reduciendo los costos y las tarifas en rutas poco utilizadas.