Amid Oppressive Heat, Broiling Airplane Cabins Add to Travelers' Woes
Briefly

Airline passengers face dangers of heatstroke and discomfort due to overheated cabins when planes are stationary. Efforts for minimum cabin temperature standards are still under study by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Flight attendant union president highlights the significant problem of overheated airplane cabins, emphasizing the impact on passengers' well-being and safety during flights.
Planes have cooling systems functioning during flight, but struggle to maintain temperature while stationary. Auxiliary power units and external air-conditioning units help cool the cabins.
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