Holy moley... I'm getting my wish. FF VII Reunion (that's what I'm guessing FFVII Remake III will be called) will allow you to completely fly around the map and freely. "No cutting corners." Seeing is believing but that's great to hear.
https://wccftech.com/final-fantasy-v...ory-completed/
I don't think we've even been able to fly an airship since FF IX.