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British 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.
- Twenty passengers were removed from a British Airways flight because extreme heat made the plane too heavy to take off.
- The pilot stated that passengers had to disembark due to the extreme heat conditions affecting aircraft performance.
- A spokesperson explained that hot air affects air density, requiring weight reduction for takeoff.
- Dr. Jonny Williams from the University of Reading noted that high-density altitude situations will become more common on hot days.
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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.
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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.
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The incident occurred on August 11 on board an ERJ-19 Embraer from British Airways. The aircraft was scheduled to fly between Amerigo Vespucci airport in Florence and London.
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