Can passengers leave the plane during a refuelling stop on flights from Dubai to St Petersburg, and will the cabin be hot?

During an evening refuelling stop in Istanbul on 25 September, passengers stayed on board, but the cabin was not stuffy: the doors were opened and it became cool. The stop lasted about two hours.

At a refuelling stop in Pakistan in early March, the wait was exactly one hour. Passengers could not leave the aircraft, but the cabin remained comfortable rather than hot.

One June evening refuelling stop became hot after the aircraft was shut down. For children, carrying water and a small handheld fan is sensible, especially in warmer months.

On a technical stop in Egypt, passengers remained in the cabin throughout refuelling, which took roughly 1.5 to 2 hours.

Plan for staying on board during refuelling, with toilets potentially unavailable for the stop. Use the restroom before boarding and keep essentials for children within reach.