Originally Posted by
sigma421
There is no hard and fast distance or time based cut off - it depends on what competitors are doing and what market demand is. For example LHR-TLV which picks up a lot of US connecting traffic and has Virgin Atlantic competition is long-haul. LHR-CAI is short haul despite being a longer flight.
Good explanation. Cairo was classified as long haul (offering old Club World seating) until 2020. Market demand and competition have definitely been factors as Tel Aviv, Cairo and Amman are all above 2000 miles. Those looking for good value awards in F and CW have seen choices shrinking.