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Extreme heat, climate change has airlines preparing for dark and stormy flying

The busiest air travel days of the year are usually in the summer, when extreme heat is becoming more frequent. Thunderstorms are less predictable than snow storms, presenting a logistical challenge to airlines. American's regional jets can now fly at higher temperatures after a 120-degree day last year grounded some flights in Phoenix.