🚀 Do Airlines Fly in Hurricanes?
✈️ Commercial Flights: NOPE!
🔴 Airlines reroute flights to avoid hurricanes.
🔴 Airports delay or cancel flights to prevent danger.
🔴 Pilots track storms in real-time to find safer routes.
If a hurricane is near, flights might get bumpy due to strong winds, but modern aircraft and experienced pilots keep you safe in the skies.
🌀 Hurricane Hunters: YES!
Believe it or not, there are planes that fly INTO hurricanes—on purpose! These are Hurricane Hunters, aircraft operated by the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and the U.S. Air Force. Their mission? Gather storm data to help predict hurricane strength, direction, and impact.
Fun Fact: These flights help meteorologists provide more accurate hurricane forecasts, potentially saving thousands of lives! 🌍