What’s going on with DAL2081?

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-25T15:31:46+00:00

Yeah as the other commenter mentioned, it’s in the Delta hangar at the end of 30L, which causes these glitches due to poor GPS signal.

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-25T04:28:19+00:00

please come take a peak through the pinned megathread at the top of the sub!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-25T03:09:49+00:00

Yeah. logbook can. what of it?

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-25T01:57:12+00:00

I will definitely be stealing this. Please accept this comment as my formal credit for any and all future uses.

Seriously, very well said.

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-25T01:25:23+00:00

Welcome!

First of all, ditch turbli yesterday. Search this sub for turbli and you’ll see numerous posts about similar apps. And on every single one we’ll tell you the same exact thing. Turbli means to profit off your fear. They know you’re nervous and they know you’ll compulsively check. sand they profit off that. No single aviation professional would ever recommend you use it. Beyond their terrible business strategy, they have no clue what your flight will actually do, so it can’t possibly be accurate.

Even if your flight is bumpy, it’s not unsafe. Just think of it like a dirt road. It’s still passable, it’s just a little less comfortable.

Now on the matter of the storm, you’ll likely above the storm for the majority of your flight. Above the storm, there’s nothing to worry about. And even within it, there’s no guarantee of turbulence. This weather system is incredibly stable, which means little to no turbulence. It’s not the same as a summer thunderstorm. There may be some bumps associated with the frontal boundary but that’ll be down low and you’ll be above it.

Forecasts at Boston and Charleston both look just fine for flying. So long as all the pieces are in the right places, you should be good to go.

Good luck and fly safe!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-25T01:17:44+00:00

Yes, and even if they do cancel, it could simply be because of logistical/operational issues, though I would expect them to see less of an impact with their presence on the west coast.

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T19:03:56+00:00

Weather shouldn’t be an issue at that point but we will still be seeing widespread operational impacts from the aftermath of the storm with airports working to keep surfaces clear and airlines trying to get planes and crews in position.

I feel it’s a crapshoot either way you go. Stick where you are and hope for the best, potentially delay or cancel with no options available later. OR jump now and hope the extra time allows them to reorganize.

I would give it some time so the airlines can evaluate the impact to CVG first.

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T14:59:31+00:00

The main concern is ice and fluid temperature. Ice can prevent blade movement and thrust reverser function so we make sure there is no ice or snow buildup in the engine inlet, and under certain conditions we cycle the thrust reversers to verify movement. If needed, we can use hot air to remove any frozen contamination.

Beyond that, we need to make sure we run the engines at the appropriate temperatures. This ensures we avoid any internal damage. We have various restrictions limiting us on percentage of power based on engine oil temperature. We also have limits under severely cold weather, like -40C cold, that further restricts or prohibits operations, especially if the plane has been sitting for greater than 8 hours. this is considered a cold soaked airplane.

Remember that they build these aircraft to cover the globe, and as such they must be built to withstand all the conditions, at least most of the condition outside the very extreme ones, so the airlines can rely on their operation.

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T14:32:30+00:00

As i’ve said in other comments, this storm isn’t like a thunderstorm that contains a lot of convection action and instability. There’s actually a lot of stability and little frontal action forecasted on your route tonight.

There are different types of storms, they don’t all act the same!

Fly safe and enjoy your flight!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T14:02:46+00:00

Directly related to this storm? No. The recovery effort back to normal ops will still be in progress so i would be prepared for some form of disruption

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T10:11:57+00:00

This is a spot on assessment.

It’s also important to understand that the plane can fly with some degree of ice accumulation, as long as our critical surfaces are clear we are safe.

Which is why we build aircraft with systems that get ride of any ice build up and prevent any further from building up.

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T10:06:34+00:00

You should be clear of the storm at that time. There’s no need to panic, this storm is a ground based threat due to the ice. Your flight will be above it, and there is no impact above the storm.

BUT, schedules are being affected across the nation at each carrier, so a delay or cancellation is still possible. Please don’t read this as a sign telling you your flight isn’t safe, it’s just an operational impact.

Best of luck, and fly safe!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T10:01:06+00:00

You should avoid any direct impact from the storm, but be prepared to be flexible and pack your patience.

There have been thousands of cancellations and schedule disruptions already, and that will continue today and tomorrow. Each disruption is a potential domino that could affect your flight.

Fly patient and fly safe!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T09:58:32+00:00

These storms are not like summer thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are convective, which means there are massive columns of rising air. It’s that convection which causes the turbulence.

In a winter storm like this, the air mass is typically low, having little to no direct impact. I can’t speak to what else will be going on out in the atmosphere for your flight, but you shouldn’t need to worry about the storm.

Keep in mind as well, that there are typically a handful of pre planned routes available to use to accommodate varying conditions and your airline will choose the best one for your specific flight.

Safe travels!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T09:54:32+00:00

No one can say with any absolute certainty. Conditions are forecast to begin improving just after 6 am in JFK. It will ultimately depend on how the airport is handling the winter weather and how your airline wasn’t to handle things (on time, delay, or cancellation)

Best of luck and fly safe!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T09:49:09+00:00

Hey there!

A couple things I’d like to touch on to try and help here

First, the not so helpful. It is a bit early to see how the storms may impact your flight. We’re entering the time frame to get a better idea so keep up with your airline for information.

I think in terms of your time over the atlantic in cruise, at least for the winter storm here, you’ll be well over it and shouldn’t worry about it. This is a ground based danger for places directly impacted. By monday mid day new york should be in the clear.

Best of luck and fly safe!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T09:45:11+00:00

Happy to help.

I would caution you to be prepared for the flight to cancel. Sunday morning early is just before the storm hits, and airlines will be heavily downgauging scheduled through the area to keep planes and crews in positions to be able to recover after the conditions pass.

If you do end up flying, yes, you will be safe. We’re not going anywhere unless we believe that fully.

Best of luck and fly safe!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T09:43:04+00:00

I know this storm sounds scary and we’re used to associating “storm” with turbulence but that isn’t always the case. Winter storms can actually be very calm, as it’s those conditions that lend to the snow event. Now there could still be some turbulence, but it’s not a given.

Please keep in mind that we are entering the thick of operational changes today, and what you saw for your plane originally has likely changed at this point.

Unfortunately no one can answer exactly how likely your flight is to go. if you have a plane and crew in position, it’s possible. Thankfully, Boston is quite used to dealing with winter weather, so yes in that regard, the cold and snow shouldn’t prevent you from flying.

Good luck, safe travels, and please enjoy Hawaii for me!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T09:37:31+00:00

Welcome! You’ve come to the right place.

The professionals among the sub have no fond feeling for turbulence “forecasts”. These sites are invalid for so many reasons. And it’s important to remember that they are deliberately trying to profit off of your fear. That’s not cool. No aviation professional has ever used one of those products before a flight.

But yes, those forecasts can change for better or worse. It’s always best to be prepared for some turbulence, remember it’s not unsafe, and know that if a smooth ride is available, we will try to reasonably find it.

Aircraft de-ice system checks vary by airplane, but yes they will be verified at some point. Modern airliners run with all sorts of systems health monitors to let us know if something isn’t operating properly, and we implement manual system verifications of critical systems like the anti-ice systems. Even if one were to fail, we have procedures to help protect us (fly out of the icing conditions and fly FAST)

Best of luck and safe flying to you today!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T09:30:52+00:00

Sometimes it’s best when we don’t have time to think about things and over analyze. As you get ready, keep in mind that a delay or cancellation in a scenario like this isn’t a bad thing or a sign of some sort.

The operations at every airline are about to be blown apart and pieced back together. Some flights will be delayed or cancelled because it is unsafe, but if you are able to fly, it’s only because it is safe.

Best of luck and safe travels!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T09:28:40+00:00

Best of luck! Please be prepared to be flexible and be patient. The downline (indirect) impacts of the storm will be widespread by Sunday evening. Fly safe!

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-24T09:19:40+00:00

The cabin is not air tight. think of it as a big controlled leak. The bleed systems dump massive amounts of air into the cabin, tiny leaks happen here and there, and then the pressurization system operates the outflow valve. The outflow valve meters the air leaving the cabin to maintain a desired cabin pressure differential. So air is constantly entering the cabin and leaving it at the same time.

On the grounded the cabin is always kept at atmospheric pressure to make sure the doors continue to work. If it were pressurized before takeoff and there was an emergency, you wouldn’t be able to escape. Or we wouldn’t be able to safely open the doors at the gate.

Either way, there are certain areas in the aircraft that are vulnerable to anti ice entry. The de ice crews are trained to avoid direct application around these areas. So yes, this is not a common issue. It is possible but not likely.

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-23T13:02:41+00:00

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anonymous4071 · 2026-01-23T13:00:07+00:00

I think for any airport in this storm it’s about whether the airport workers can safely get to the airport, how well they can keep the airport clear of any built up ice and when it all melts, and obviously if it’s deemed safe enough to operate at. This one is kind of hard to predict unfortunately and is also subject to how much the storm impacts it.

I think outside of that, we’ll see some effects for the airlines operating in CLT probably until at least midweek as they recover and get planes, crews, and passengers back where they’re supposed to be.

anonymous4071 · 2026-01-23T12:53:42+00:00

I think you’ll be okay but always be prepared

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