Originally Posted by
M@rcoPolo
I think besides the faster speed in the initial phase (before the plane turned south) the climb to 45,000 feet and the fact the plane flew at low altitude on its way to the Strait of Malacca would have also contributed to the increased fuel consumption...
Is it a confirmed, known fact that the plane climbed to 45,000 feet?
I apologize for asking this, but there have been so many "facts" that turn out to be not so factual. I also read through the Wiki but cannot find an answer to my question there either.
TYVM