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This Delta flight raced Irma and won
A Delta flight from New York’s JFK airport managed to fly into San Juan, Puerto Rico, pull into the gate, and less than an hour later take off full of passengers — all while Hurricane Irma was bearing down on the island Wednesday. (www.washingtonpost.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Yes it was very safe. People in front are paid to be safe, not take risks.
What you said is absolutely true.....however, they are making it sound like he just said "screw it" n went head first into the storm
airliner = lots of kts
hurricane = a few kts
not much competition
hurricane = a few kts
not much competition
These macho pilots were doing a very animated sombrero dance before Chief Pilot and Chief Safety Pilot this morning. No results yet but the PR guys were fuming (LIMAO)
Happened to notice on FlightRadar24 conditions @ Punta Cana D.R. winds were @ 9 its as the first outer bands were arriving. Last evening there were still plenty of planes on the ground getting ready to leave as Irma approached. As of now, Punta Cana is open for business.
OK, I'll start... I'm impressed. (<<<- is not a pilot)
Imagine how much more terrifying a hurricane would be if an airliner couldn't outrun it.