answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Yes. Airlines sometimes change their flight planned routes to take advantage of the jet stream when flying East, and avoid the jet stream when flying West.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Do jetstreams aid eastbound airplanes
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

When airplanes fly high in atmospheric pressure why?

In most cases that is planned to find optimum 'jetstreams' headed in the right direction.


What movies are on delta airlines eastbound?

They vary every month. It also depends where you are flying eastbound to. If you are flying eastbound to the US from Asia across the Pacific to the USA, the movies are different than if you are flying eastbound on a transcontinental or indeed eastbound on a transatlantic to Europe.


Where can you watch eastbound and down online?

fastpasstv.com/tv/eastbound-and-down


What are theadvantages of using blackbox in airplanes?

It is a huge aid in finding reasons for accidents.


How many jetstreams are there?

There is a polar and subtropical jet in each hemisphere.


What are quickly moving winds that flow in the upper troposphere?

Jetstreams


What are the bands of high speed winds that blow in the upper troposphere are called?

jetstreams


What are the release dates for Making Eastbound and Down - 2009 TV?

Making Eastbound and Down - 2009 TV was released on: USA: 18 February 2009


What are narrow bands of high speed winds that blow in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere called?

jetstreams


What are high speed winds used by pilots called?

That's the 'jet stream'.


How is the airplane helpful?

By having airplanes, we win wars easier and faster and we can get aid to those in need, whether it be food or medical supplies.


Can humans fly in future?

In the foreseeable future humans will not fly without technological aid. Humans can fly today with technology such as airplanes.