Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas saw temperatures of over 100 degrees on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. "We apologize for the experience our customers had on flight 555 from Las Vegas to Atlanta on July 17, which ultimately resulted in a flight cancellation," a Delta spokesperson said. Passengers had the opportunity to exit the plane each time it returned to the gate that day, a Delta spokesperson said. The Delta spokesperson declined to comment on the number of passengers who left the plane. A Delta spokesperson said that the aircraft's air conditioning and cooling system was functioning.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 21, 2023 20:18 UTC