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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 2:01 pm
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Originally Posted by ricktoronto
When they are in the jetstream are they not flying in 200+ MPH winds, in fact intentionally? I am not sure wind in and of itself is a big issue when you routinely fly at 600 MPH.
Yes, the issue is not wind in and of itself, but rather, its "behaviour," for lack of a better term. In this respect, jetstreams and hurricanes are different animals.

My apologies that I am not answering your original question as I have no idea what AA will specifically do.
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