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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 11:25 pm
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Originally Posted by daveinsf
Anyone know if there is a Web Site that forecasts the headwinds across the Pacific? I'm on CX 879 on Tuesday and wonder on the likelihood of a Tapei tech stop.
Don't know...but I've only had it happen when the plane was completely full. Also stopped in TPE. I suspect the cargo load also plays a big factor. If facing unusually strong winds, plus a full flight and a heavy cargo load, I think that = tech stop.
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