Storm Eowyn's Jet Stream Pushes Transatlantic Flights Near Subsonic Speed Record

Unusually strong jet stream winds have shortened flight times and brought turbulence warnings, with experts linking the phenomenon to climate change.

British Airways flight BA274 from Las Vegas to London reached a ground speed of 814mph, just 21mph shy of the subsonic speed record.
The accelerated jet stream, fueled by Storm Eowyn, reduced transatlantic flight times by up to an hour for eastbound routes this week.
Meteorologists attribute the intensified jet stream, with speeds exceeding 260mph, to recent cold weather patterns and the effects of global warming.
Experts predict that stronger jet streams due to climate change may lead to faster flights but also increased turbulence in the coming decades.
Storm Eowyn has brought extreme weather to the UK and Ireland, with record-breaking 114mph winds in Ireland and rare red weather warnings issued.