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The high-heat problem is especially hard to overcome for airports with short runways

Hot air is less dense than cold air, its molecules zipping around at higher speeds, meaning planes have less lift when the mercury rises. That makes it harder for them to take off and stay aloft

High temperatures reduce engine performance and the lift airplane wings are able to produce, leading some airlines to warn of delays

‘Heat dome’ over the US southwest persists with temperatures hitting 48 degrees

CHICAGO - United Airlines first officer Phil Anderson has turned down opportunities to be promoted to captain as he does not want the unpredictable schedule that comes with the bigger paycheck. Anderson is one of many who have passed on that promotion at United, and analysts and union officials said a resulting shortage of captains - who function as head...

United Airlines first officer Phil Anderson has turned down opportunities to be promoted to captain as he does not want the unpredictable schedule that comes with the bigger paycheck. Anderson is one of many who have passed on that promotion at United, and analysts and union officials said a resulting shortage of captains - who function as head pilots - could cut the number of flights available to travelers by next summer. One industry official dubbed it the "no one wants to be a junior c...

United Airlines first officer Phil Anderson has turned down opportunities to be promoted to captain as he does not want the unpredictable schedule that comes with the bigger paycheck.

By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) - United Airlines first officer Phil Anderson has turned down opportunities to be promoted to captain as he do...

By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) - United Airlines first officer Phil Anderson has turned down opportunities to be promoted to captain as he do...

United Airlines first officer Phil Anderson has turned down opportunities to be promoted to captain as he does not want the unpredictable schedule that comes with the bigger paycheck. Anderson is one of many who have passed on that promotion at United, and analysts and union officials said a resulting shortage of captains - who function as head pilots - could cut the number of flights available to travelers by next summer. One industry official dubbed it the "no one wants to be a junior c...