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The airline cited de-icing problems for the lengthy delays on the tarmac during Sunday's snow storm.

Gone higher you would have had icing problems. they asked to go higher. that request was declined. why was that plane in that situation anyway as you've mentioned? why not go around this weather condition or go back? is there pressure to go forward? we knew it took off two hours earlier than it was scheduled to. >> rosemary i have had quite a lot of experience in india, afghanistan and africa and now i'm seeing this and lived up in indonesia for ten years, as well. the mind-set of military pilots is a little different than those that grow up in the civil system entirely. military pilot ss want...

Let's find the aircraft and then do the proper investigation. >> for more now on how the weather could have played a role in this incident meteorologist pedram joins us. >> the storm developed just literally out of the blue in the path of this night and eventually collapsed on itself within a matter of a few hours. 20,000 to 30,000 feet in height. this particular storm got up to 53,000 feet in the vicinity of the flight path. the pilot asked to go from 32,000 to 38,000 feet. of course you don't want to be climbing up in a thunderstorm of this altitude. you'll be getting into icing problems. up...

That could cause icing problems as we go into tomorrow. north of the city, they are expecting a lot more snow. so that could make things tough as you go north and west of the city, but for now, kind of making it pretty out here, giving it a little bit of that holiday vibe. >> okay. and no slipping and sliding on the roads? you haven't seen any, you know, kind of fish tailing or anything from the taxis or cars? >> well, times square you're not moving too quickly through here, alex. >> that's true. >> we haven't seen anyone get up up enough speed to slip around. i'm sure on outer lying roads thi...

Anything can change day-by-day. >> especially in combination. we are talking flights. so many people are on the road. >> exactly. icy conditions on the road, that's one factor here. >> i appreciate it. coming up on "new day." more icing problems, says the plane can fly in certain circumstances. we will tell you how big a deal this is and if it can affect your upcoming travel. the american music awards dipping in the well of controversy, was this dance members/sketch with the marlin monroe lady gaga in poor taste? we'll discuss [ music playing ] . stick with innovation. . ...are the hands that ...