How does a hurricane making landfall between departure and destination affect air travel?

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How do hurricanes affect airlines?

While hurricanes can be disruptive to airline operations and travel plans, these storms almost never pose a safety threat to passengers. Thanks to advancements in weather forecasts, airlines are able to minimize disruptions to operations and ensure the safety of those traveling by air.

Do flights Get Cancelled for hurricanes?

Unless there a reason to fly near a hurricane, they are avoided, but if it is necessary, a flight can operate on a limited basis. Planes will continue to fly into and out of airports until winds reach a certain speed (it varies by airport and runway) and then the airport shuts down.

What do airports do during a hurricane?

The airports themselves prepare for a large volume of passengers to turn up before the storm to try and escape. They do this by putting on more security and ground staff to help process as many people and planes as possible. Procedures for when the storm occurs will also be drafted ready for implementation.

Is it safe to fly with a hurricane?

Can a plane fly over a hurricane? Yes, it is possible to overfly a hurricane while staying away from the storm. Pilots check carefully for reports or forecast of turbulence when coordinating with flight dispatchers for selecting the route.

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