my flight got delayed but the pilot said they would go faster to make up for lost time and we ended up arriving early. This got me thinking why can’t planes always go at this faster speed?

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my flight got delayed but the pilot said they would go faster to make up for lost time and we ended up arriving early. This got me thinking why can’t planes always go at this faster speed?

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Pilots fly at the fastest economical speed. Flying above that speed will put more strain on the aircraft and the engines. Ultimately, costing more in fuel. Which will cost more for patrons in the long run.

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