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"Getting into the air and getting back down? That's a different story." Is it?
1st, 100% of planes that get into the air come back down.
2nd: Globally, there are approximately 100,000 commercial flights daily, though this number fluctuates based on factors like seasonality and global events. The U.S. alone accounts for a significant portion, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) serving over 45,000 flights daily within U.S. airspace.