Does the low temperature in winter affect air travel?

Yes, the low temperature in winter will affect air travel.

On the one hand, when the temperature is too low, the surface of the aircraft may freeze, causing the aircraft to lose lift during take-off and landing, increasing the difficulty of control and even causing accidents. On the other hand, if the airport is covered with a large area of ice and snow, it will be very difficult for the aircraft to take off and land, because this will affect the adhesion between the aircraft and the runway and reduce the braking effect.

Therefore, in winter, in order to ensure flight safety, airlines will take a series of measures to prevent the aircraft surface from freezing, such as using deicer or installing hot air pipes on the aircraft surface. In addition, the airport will decide whether to close or open according to the weather conditions.

Therefore, in winter travel, in order to ensure safety, we should always pay attention to the weather forecast, especially when choosing flights.