US EditionBritish Airways Removes 20 Passengers After Heat Makes Plane Too Heavy
The flight offloaded 20 passengers due to added fuel weight caused by 35°C heat reducing air density, compounded by the airport's short runway, British Airways said.
- On August 11, 20 passengers were removed from a British Airways flight due to excessive weight from increased fuel requirements caused by hot weather in Italy.
- The extreme heat was around 35 degrees, impacting air density and requiring more fuel for the plane to reach cruising altitude, according to British Airways.
- Due to the unique nature of the airfield with its short runway, extreme temperatures affect air pressure, as stated by a British Airways spokesman.
- An aviation expert noted that such conditions may occur more frequently in the future due to climate change, suggesting that smaller airports will see increased weight restrictions.
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In Florence, about 20 passengers had to leave a British Airways aircraft. The reason was extreme heat, which in combination with a short runway made the departure impossible.
Airline Apologizes After Multiple Passengers Are Forced off Flight Due to Plane’s Weight Limit
Around 20 passengers were removed from a British Airways flight from Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci airport to London City Airport on Aug. 11, to reduce the aircraft's weight before takeoff.
Flight too heavy - passengers taken off
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