Question #15:

What does a re-routing mean?

Answer:

Re‑routing is a change to the aircraft’s cleared route after departure, issued by ATC or requested by the crew. It commonly occurs due to thunderstorms, airspace congestion, military activity, or aircraft performance issues. In this case, pilots must enter the new route into the flight management system and verify that sufficient fuel remains. Re‑routing increases crew workload but it is essential for maintaining safety and traffic flow.