Delta Air Lines has apologized for the incident and said it is investigating the matter.

    • @TheHorseWhistler
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      91 year ago

      Engines aren’t used for AC on the ground. The APU is, or an external AC unit is attached to the plane.

      • @alnilam
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        151 year ago

        “The plane ultimately had to head back to the gate”.

        Sounds like they weren’t at the gate anymore, and I doubt they have external AC on the taxiway

    • @TheAndrewBrown
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      31 year ago

      I’m surprised they don’t have a way to pump in A/C. Maybe they were too far from the gate.

      • @[email protected]
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        fedilink
        31 year ago

        Compression requires a shit load of energy and additional weight. When a plane is flying it can use a ram air for compression.

        • @TheAndrewBrown
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          11 year ago

          I’m saying have an A/C cart with an air hose that hooks up to the plane. I’ve seen them used in certain situations.