Las Vegas Airport Faces Flight Delays Due to Extreme Heat
Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas experienced significant flight delays over the weekend due to high temperatures affecting aircraft performance. Flight-tracking company FlightAware reported 580 flight delays as temperatures reached 114, 113, and 112 degrees Fahrenheit. The high density altitude, resulting from the heat, reduces engine power, wing lift, and propeller thrust, necessitating longer takeoff rolls. Airlines offered passengers up to $2,500 to surrender their seats and take later flights. 
