Delta passengers fall ill while stuck on tarmac for hours during blistering Las Vegas heatwave
Delta passengers fall ill while stuck on tarmac for hours during blistering Las Vegas heatwave
Delta Air Lines has apologized for the incident and said it is investigating the matter.
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Delta Air Lines has apologized for the incident and said it is investigating the matter.
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They don't like to turn on the engines for AC because it wastes fuel.
30 0 ReplyEngines aren't used for AC on the ground. The APU is, or an external AC unit is attached to the plane.
11 0 Reply"The plane ultimately had to head back to the gate".
Sounds like they weren't at the gate anymore, and I doubt they have external AC on the taxiway
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I’m surprised they don’t have a way to pump in A/C. Maybe they were too far from the gate.
3 0 ReplyCompression requires a shit load of energy and additional weight. When a plane is flying it can use a ram air for compression.
3 0 ReplyI’m saying have an A/C cart with an air hose that hooks up to the plane. I’ve seen them used in certain situations.
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