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Old May 20, 2023 | 4:09 pm
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prestonh
 
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Originally Posted by HNLbasedFlyer
APU units tend not to do great in hot weather. It’s a reality and why when you are in Vegas or Phoenix they often ask for the shades to be lowered on the ground.

Regardless, you aren’t entitled to a cool aircraft on the ground although it normally isn’t an issue.

In the air - you don’t have to worry about AC.
If an employee was on travel status at the time and a heat related injury occurred it would likely be wc claimable.
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