American Just Canceled 43 Flights to Phoenix Because This Place Is a Literal Hellscape
21 Jun 2017 07:42:25
phoenixnewtimes.com
If you needed further proof that Phoenix is going to be an unlivable inferno this week, here you go: American Airlines just cancelled 43 flights in and out of Sky Harbor International Airport on Tuesday because it's just too damn hot.
The good news: If you were planning on getting out of here and going to, say, Alaska, your travel plans probably won't be affected.
The cancellations so far are limited to shorter flights headed for places like Flagstaff, Yuma, and Tucson.
As American Airlines explained in a statement today, those flights use Bombardier CRJ regional aircraft, which have a maximum operating temperature of 118 degrees. Tuesday's afternoon temperatures are expected to reach 120 degrees, meaning that those planes won't be able to take off or land at Sky Harbor.
Read full story: phoenixnewtimes.com
