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Extreme weather, like those summer heatwaves and thunderstorms, is becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change. This means more disruption for air travel, from longer delays on the tarmac to outright cancellations. It's a direct consequence of warmer temperatures creating more energetic storms, making your journey less predictable.
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