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Old Apr 10, 2014, 9:10 am
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Flying back to LHR some time ago, had the most scenic approach you could get to LHR.



Should I get compensation for this? I mean, there were children on that flight! Someone think of the children!

Picture credit to HWMBO as I didn't have a camera with me then.
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 9:25 am
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It also looks as though you missed LHR. Where did the plane go down?
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 9:41 am
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Originally Posted by mario
Flying back to LHR some time ago, had the most scenic approach you could get to LHR.
You are aware that most arrivals from the East are stacked over Essex, then fly across the entirety of the city - and the City! - with magnificent views, right? Bag a window seat next time you fly from Amsterdam. Or Rotterdam. etc etc.

So, no.

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Old Apr 10, 2014, 9:58 am
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Originally Posted by irishguy28
You are aware that most arrivals from the East are stacked over Essex, then fly across the entirety of the city - and the City! - with magnificent views, right? Bag a window seat next time you fly from Amsterdam. Or Rotterdam. etc etc.

So, no.
Me thinks the OP is referring more to the "shape" of the routing. Kinda looks like a giant ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpiP_jN1Pv4
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 10:00 am
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Me thinks the OP is referring more to the "shape" of the routing. Kinda looks like a giant ...
I saw the words "scenic approach" and read no further!!!
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 10:01 am
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Originally Posted by irishguy28
I saw the words "scenic approach" and read no further!!!
Yes, thank you.

Tough audience, no?
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 10:04 am
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That route is good for first timers to London as Clear Observation Creates Knowledge.
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 10:19 am
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It's just standard Domestic-International Control Kinetics.
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 10:41 am
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Originally Posted by irishguy28
You are aware that most arrivals from the East are stacked over Essex, then fly across the entirety of the city - and the City! - with magnificent views, right? Bag a window seat next time you fly from Amsterdam. Or Rotterdam. etc etc.

So, no.
Whoooooosh
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 10:43 am
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Willie likes that approach too.
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 11:07 am
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Properly Entertaining, and Not In Stansted!
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 11:10 am
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Originally Posted by irishguy28
You are aware that most arrivals from the East are stacked over Essex, then fly across the entirety of the city - and the City! - with magnificent views, right? Bag a window seat next time you fly from Amsterdam. Or Rotterdam. etc etc.

So, no.
Originally Posted by mario

Tough audience, no?
Yes indeed. Tell me about it.
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 12:07 pm
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That pilot is a disgrace. One trillion avios compensation.
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 12:13 pm
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Originally Posted by mario
Flying back to LHR some time ago, had the most scenic approach you could get to LHR.



Should I get compensation for this? I mean, there were children on that flight! Someone think of the children!

Picture credit to HWMBO as I didn't have a camera with me then.
Was the flight from Bangkok?
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Old Apr 10, 2014, 12:39 pm
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I didnt see it until it was pointed out either!
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