AIRPORT bosses have explained why your luggage gets delayed more often during hotter weather. Officials revealed that "safety protocols" can mean it takes longer to unload your bags when the mercury tops 30C. While the last week has seen some rain and mild temperatures in the UK, Canada is in the midst of its summer heatwave.
Highs of around 38C are predicted in the coming days, prompting operators at Toronto Pearson Airport to explain how the heat affects their services. And with temperatures climbing back to 24C this weekend , we could soon see summer sunshine returning to the UK. Holidaymakers should bear in mind that longer waiting times might be factored in to protect airline staff .
The airport explained that luggage may be delayed and it could take longer for flights to reach their assigned gates. Posting on X, a spokesperson wrote: "We’re expecting it to be a sizzling day as Environment Canada’s heat warning says daytime highs are expected to reach 35C to 38C. "In this heat, our safety focus is to provide adequate breaks to allow outdoor workers to stay cool.
"This means your plane could take longer than expected to reach the gate, or your luggage processing could be delayed ." However, not everyone was satisfied with the disruption. One Canadian social media user wrote: "I recall growing up it would regularly hit around 30C in the summer and -30C in the winter with little to no disruption to our services.
"Now every time there's some " extreme weather " something.