"Record-breaking Winds Propel Passenger Flights to Supersonic Speeds"

Near record wind speeds propelled multiple international flights to exceed 800 miles per hour, resulting in early arrivals at their destinations. The powerful 265 mile-per-hour winds allowed planes to travel far faster than the typical 500-600 mph speeds. This phenomenon was attributed to the jet stream, with flights such as Virgin Atlantic Flight 22 and United Airlines Flight 64 reaching speeds of 802 and 838 miles per hour, respectively. The effects of climate change are expected to cause more turbulence in air travel, potentially leading to widespread delays and cancellations across airlines in the future.