3 commercial flights topped 800 mph

Recent questions

• How did three commercial aircraft in the U.S. exceed 100 miles per hour speeds?

  Three commercial aircraft in the U.S. flew at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour due to near record high winds in the Washington and Baltimore area. The planes were propelled by a fast-moving jet stream, giving them a boost in ground speed, although they did not technically break the sound barrier.

• What is the maximum speed of commercial flights like the 787 Dreamliners?

  Commercial flights, such as the 787 Dreamliners, have a maximum speed just under 700 miles per hour and were operating safely within their normal cruising speed despite the appearance of moving faster on the ground.

• Which airline recently increased their checked bag fees by about five dollars per bag?

  American Airlines recently increased their checked bag fees by about five dollars per bag, making them the most expensive in the industry, with other airlines likely to monitor this change closely.

• What changes did American Airlines make to their baggage fees?

  American Airlines has streamlined some baggage fees, offering a three-pound grace period for overweight bags and consolidating fees for items like golf clubs, ultimately resulting in higher costs for passengers checking bags.

• How did the fast-moving jet stream affect the speed of the commercial aircraft?

  The fast-moving jet stream in the Washington and Baltimore area propelled three commercial aircraft in the U.S., giving them a boost in ground speed, allowing them to exceed 100 miles per hour speeds. This phenomenon did not technically break the sound barrier, but it significantly increased the ground speed of the planes.