Weather Hazards Sec. 9.2
Weather Hazards Weather is always a factor in aviation and often causes operational disruptions that can have serious implications for airlines, passengers, and the aviation industry. The current impact of weather in aviation operations can be seen in several ways. Firstly, severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, and winter storms can lead to delays and cancellations of flights. Recently, in the central US more than 750 flights were cancelled and 5,300 were delayed (FlightAware, 2023). These weather events can cause airport closures, limited visibility for pilots, and icing on the aircraft, which makes flying unsafe. All these factors can cause increased operating costs for airlines due to additional fuel consumption, maintenance, and scheduling problems. Despite the weather-related losses, United Airlines reported an operating revenue of 12.4 billion in the 4 th quarter of 2022, which increases 14% from the previous year. (United Airlines, 2023). Weat...