Spirit flight sparks storm fears after flying near Hurricane Erin

Spirit flight sparks storm fears after flying near Hurricane Erin

It may seem shocking, but airplanes can safely navigate hurricanes with proper forecasting. Here’s how one Spirit Airlines jet did just that.

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