Extreme Heat Is Making Takeoffs Harder. Now Airlines May Need to Bump Passengers to Keep Flights Safe
Extreme Heat Is Making Takeoffs Harder. Now Airlines May Need to Bump Passengers to Keep Flights Safe
After temperatures at one airport hit 114 degrees Fahrenheit, a major carrier asked passengers to give up their seats. It’s a scenario that other travelers may start to face.
BY MOSES JEANFRANCOIS, NEWS WRITER @MOSESJEANS
The tarmac is heating up.
Experts say extreme temperatures could start to disrupt flights and travel plans. Hotter days can result in thinner air, making it harder for aircraft to get off the ground........
