This is probably a very silly question (?) We are scheduled to leave San Francisco Monday evening on our way to Heathrow. We are meeting relatives (1 hr after we land) there coming from another part of Europe. I believe the United Airlines flight path goes up north from San Francisco and then heads east. Would you anticipate any flight delays from the hurricane given the route we will be on? I just get concerned since we have such a tight schedule to meet them at Heathrow. Thanks.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23562 posts
Probably not. You fly mostly north and then south. You will be closer to the North Pole and New York.
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
I haven't looked at the current projections on a map, but by Monday Irene should be a tropical disturbance somewhere near New Brunswick. Your flight can easily avoid being in the neighborhood.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9109 posts
My understanding is that there is no danger to the aircraft when flying well above a hurricane...the freaky stuff only happens below the cloud level.
Posted by
OP
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
1446 posts
Perhaps I can take this off my worry list. Thanks.
Posted by
Clarksville, TN, USA
959 posts
Thanks for asking Sharon. We're flying next week and I was curious how it would affect flights going over the storm.
Posted by
Myrtle Beach, USA
12313 posts
Although the storm will be out over the north Atlantic, it will be weakened to just a storm and shouldn't be too hard for your plane to work around.
Posted by
Napa, CA
3580 posts
IMHO it would be a good idea to check and re-check with United regarding any scheduling changes that would affect your flight. Because of the recent backup and cancellation of flights, schedules may be affected for a few days. If you are in United's "system" they will probably email you about changes. I think airlines have various ways to contact passengers now--email, texting, etc.