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Jun 21, 2017
4:23:48am
chilango All-American
Extreme heat in Phoenix causes 40 flight cancellations. Yikes!
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/american-airlines-grounds-phoenix-flights-temps-reach-120-degrees-171928093.html

"...extreme heat can affect a plane’s mechanical abilities during takeoff and landing. As temperatures rise, the air becomes less dense, and thinner air means that more speed is needed for a plane to take off."

I've never before seen a flight cancelled due to heat.
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Originally posted on Jun 21, 2017 at 4:23:48am
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