Ask Captain Lim

JULY 13, 2025

The first step is reviewing the flight plan, a detailed document outlining the route, weather conditions, fuel requirements and potential alternate airports in case of emergency. Weather plays a crucial role. Passengers might notice the plane moving slowly on the tarmac. While rare, emergencies do happen.

Pilot

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 17, 2025

You are able to view the traffic of the tarmac from the windows of the corridor which lead to the end of the pier. The rest of the flight was uneventful and even though the weather at Milan was dominated with grey clouds threatening to rain at any moment that time, the ride was smooth and landed very early. Let's check out the gates.

Runway

Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 5, 2024

On the most basic level, hot weather affects air travel the way it affects most things: it makes people uncomfortable and wears them down. Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. Jet engines don’t like this low-density air either, producing less thrust.

Weather

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Therefore it is common for flight delays in departure and arrival especially if the weather is bad. Anyway, fortunately for us, the ride into Delhi was smooth, hardly any turbulence and furthermore the Captain told us the good news and that is the stormy weather forecasted earlier had cleared. The weather was much better at this point.

Cabin Crew