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Extreme heat isn’t just making you sweat—it’s grounding flights. When temperatures soar, the air thins, reducing lift and forcing airlines to cut weight—passengers, cargo, or fuel—to ensure safe takeoffs. Las Vegas’ 114°F scorcher this summer forced American Airlines to offer cash incentives for volunteers to give up seats, a standard safety move rooted in flight physics. Like athletes struggling at altitude, planes battle harder in hot, thin air, with pilots factoring in runway length, elevation, and heat before every takeoff. Climate projections warn that by mid-century, up to 30% of flights at vulnerable airports could face weight restrictions during peak heat, leading to more delays. Heat waves are no longer just summer nuisances—they’re reshaping air travel, and the science says it’s only getting worse.

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