Heat Waves Grounding Flights | Orlando News

Extreme heat is turning into a major travel headache, forcing airlines to make tough calls—cutting passengers, cargo, or even fuel—to safely take off. With temps soaring past 100°F, like when American Airlines paid people to give up seats from Vegas in July, the FAA’s weight and altitude calculations are getting more complex. Airports in hot, high-elevation zones like Phoenix and Las Vegas are seeing record-breaking heat days, with Phoenix’s extreme heat events tripling since the mid-20th century. Travelers may soon need to factor heat into their plans as delays and cancellations become more common under scorching skies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/740c26e3212ad208