ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Transatlantic flight

Okay, so you know how we can go on a plane ride and fly from one place to another really far away? Well, a transatlantic flight is when people go on a plane that flies across the big ocean called the Atlantic.

Sometimes people want to go visit other countries or go see their family who live far away. And if they want to go across the Atlantic Ocean, they have to take a really special kind of plane called a "transatlantic flight."

These planes are really big and have special things like extra fuel tanks and special engines to make them fly for a really long time without stopping. They also have a special crew of people who work on the plane and help make sure everyone is safe and comfortable during the flight.

The flight can take a very long time, sometimes over 8 hours! So people will usually have things to do like watching movies or reading books to stay entertained. They can also get some food and drinks on the plane to keep them from getting too hungry or thirsty.

So in summary, a transatlantic flight is a special kind of plane ride that takes people across a really big ocean so they can visit other countries or see their family who live far away. These planes are really big, have special things like extra fuel tanks and engines, and a special crew of people to help keep everyone safe and comfortable during the flight.