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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 11:51 am
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Originally Posted by Gustaf
In theory, why can’t they fly on a lower altitude in the affected areas? Media reports that this cloud is located on an altitude of 40 000+ ft… just speculating
.... but then wouldn't they probably have to land in Iceland -- ironic -- and or make their way to some Spanish, Portuguese or African (where different) airport for refueling on such TATL trips?
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