An impressive video captured the moment a KLM Boeing 737 took off from Newcastle Airport, braving strong winds from Storm Darragh, one of the season’s most intense storms.
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Storm Darragh is the fourth named storm of the season, following Bert and Conall last month. With intense winds and severe conditions, the storm caused significant disruptions to air traffic in the UK and across other European countries.
Widespread Cancellations
Due to the storm’s intensity, several airlines were forced to cancel flights on Sunday, creating significant challenges for passengers:
– British Airways canceled more than 100 short-haul international flights and 30 domestic services to and from Heathrow Airport.
– Flights to Aberdeen and Edinburgh, as well as their return services, were suspended.
– Other airlines, such as Lufthansa, KLM, and Aer Lingus, also canceled services. Among the affected flights were Lufthansa to Frankfurt and Munich, KLM to and from Amsterdam, and Aer Lingus to Cork and Dublin.
Despite the widespread impact of the storm, the video of the KLM Boeing 737’s takeoff from Newcastle highlighted the skill of aviation crews operating under challenging conditions, showcasing the complexity and safety of modern air operations.
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