Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Aviation experts warn that climate change is leading to more unstable weather patterns, which will likely cause frequent flight delays and cancellations. Increased storm activity in crowded airspaces like Northern Europe poses a growing operational and financial challenge for the airline industry.
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As climate-related weather disruptions become more common, the aviation industry and passengers must prepare for a future of less reliable air travel and higher operational costs.
Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
By Theo Leggett International business correspondent As the country sweltered through one of the many heatwaves of a baking summer in late June, towering thunderclouds were gathering over the south of England and across much of northern Europe. It was a Saturday, and with the holiday season getting under way, thousands of passengers were heading to London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports to catch flights abroad. It was always going to be a very busy day.
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