inevitably it's going to draw comparisons, but it is different in the fact that this is not an isolated area. this is a very busy shipping route. it's a busy route for airplanes. it is not a route that's unusual in any way. it's a common route. >> for the search and rescue operations, will work in their favor, but inevitably you are going to have comparisons drawn. it's worth noting though air asia itself has a good reputation. a very good safety reputation. this is the indonesian afl wrat that we're talking about here. they will make that comparison. >> we hope the outcome is very different. paula hand cox, thank you for that update. >> cnn meteorologist tom satre joins us now from the weather