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Old May 29, 2007 | 8:34 pm
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Originally Posted by teo88
what about flight delays? would having the same number prevent a missed connection? e.g. leg 1 is delayed ... leg 2 is another aircraft & crew but it waits to leave until leg 1 arrives?
IME, if leg 1 is delayed they'll simply swap equipment and crew (if available) and operate leg 2 before leg 1 arrives. Of course, YMMV.
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