Greg Stanton: “Extreme heat is a tremendous issue in [Arizona]. Last week…”

“I want to do everything. We look forward to having you back here regularly to give us updates, particularly on the issue of cost, so we can plan accordingly. I represent Arizona. Extreme heat is a tremendous issue in [Arizona]. Last week we hit a high temperature of 118 degrees. That's right about the maximum operating temperature for passenger planes. Last year we had 113 consecutive days above 100. This has huge impacts on our airport and the aviation system.” (02:06–02:14)

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