While flying, doubletapping `w` doesn't affect your speed, but it is possible to retain sprinting speed from running on ground and starting the flight. This gives approximately double the speed of normal flight.
Moreover, a similar effect can occur when one submerges in water - if you're flying underwater (not swimming), doubletapping `w` causes your character to move much faster. The effect stops if one get off of the water.
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True, but MC-68453 doesn't describe the water part of the bug.
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I believe this is a duplicate of MC-68453.