Popular routes often have memorable or lower flight numbers. For example:
British Airways Flight BA1: This prestigious flight number was previously assigned to British Airways' flagship Concorde service from London to New York. Today, it's a business class-only flight from London City Airport LCY to John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK in New York.
Qantas Flight QF1: Qantas reserves its lowest number for its flagship route from Sydney SYD to London LHR via Singapore SIN, emphasizing its prestige.
Air France Flight AF666: This flight number, incorporating '666' often associated with superstition, intriguingly operates from Paris CDG to Helsinki HEL (notice the airport code!).
Cathay Pacific Flight CX888: Catering to numerology favored in some Asian cultures (the number 8 is considered lucky), this flight connects Vancouver International Airport YVR, Canada, to Hong Kong International Airport HKG
Delta Air Lines Flight DL888: Similarly, Delta reserves this flight number for the busy route between Beijing PEK and Los Angeles LAX, showing cultural sensitivity.
American Airlines Flight AA100: Popular route that connects John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK, New York, to London Heathrow Airport LHR.