Originally Posted by TheFlyingCyclist

Everyone got out ok and so it appears they made the right call. Getting out immediately into engines which are still running or some external source of fire... not ideal... there would have been lots of things to consider and sitting tight gave time to do just that and not rush headlong into something which could have resulted in far more serious problems. I know which side of that particular fence I’d prefer any pilots flying me around to come down on. Compare to the Las Vegas evacuation which was far more immediate due to the immense and obvious external fire and pooling fuel. I’m happy that BA staff are trained to take decisions as expediently as needed to ensure everyone’s safety. That’s not to say this event wasn’t damn scary for anyone involved, though.

TFC