We are trapped. Plane in tornado (STL Apr 22, 2011; field now reopened)
Apr 22, 2011, 9:47 pm
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My prayers to the folks in STL and the surrounding area. Thank God there are no reports of deaths. What really worried me were the reports of debris and shattered glass. Probably caused a lot of flooding too.
Apr 22, 2011, 9:51 pm
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One of the pictures I saw showed water all over the floors in at least one area of the terminal.
Apr 22, 2011, 9:58 pm
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Tornado Damage Track and More Info
This was what meteorologists call a "long track" tornado. Map here: http://meteorologicalmusings.blogspo...m-summary.html
More information on the storm and its damage here: http://meteorologicalmusings.blogspo...is-damage.html
AA now has waivers for flights through STL through April 27th.
More information on the storm and its damage here: http://meteorologicalmusings.blogspo...is-damage.html
AA now has waivers for flights through STL through April 27th.
Apr 22, 2011, 10:02 pm
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made it
thanks to all
made it off plane and out of airport
unbelievable to have a 757 tossed about like a paper airplane
it was scary
i gave 2 updates to kmox
made it off plane and out of airport
unbelievable to have a 757 tossed about like a paper airplane
it was scary
i gave 2 updates to kmox
Apr 22, 2011, 10:03 pm
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Am i the only one thinking why the h_ll in this kinda situation would you get on flyer talk to post? Post after sure on your experience..but during..made no sense to me. Nothing anyone can do on here at the time of the event.
Apr 22, 2011, 10:03 pm
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Glad to hear your safe
Apr 22, 2011, 10:05 pm
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Per KMOV
Tower back up. East terminal (where WN flys) may be open earlier than main terminal.
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Apr 22, 2011, 10:07 pm
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Apr 22, 2011, 10:08 pm
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Now we can get back to discussion of upgrade chances, the menu changes, and how to utilize evips
Apr 22, 2011, 10:08 pm
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FYI a friend who lives in St. Louis and is picking up someone stranded at STL has the following to report:
"Holy <censored>"
"<bleep>ing warzone"
"Jesus"
"No windows"
"Trees everywhere"
"Metal street signs shredded"
"Cars in parking lot destroyed"
"Holy <censored>"
"<bleep>ing warzone"
"Jesus"
"No windows"
"Trees everywhere"
"Metal street signs shredded"
"Cars in parking lot destroyed"
Apr 22, 2011, 10:09 pm
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Apr 22, 2011, 10:25 pm
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Creative solution. Your post was picked up on other internet forums - saw it when I googled the flight number, Lambert, tornado to see what was happening. Was definitely noticed. Glad you are safe.
Apr 22, 2011, 10:30 pm
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Yowzer! We're parked in "A" - I believe that's what it is called now. (Formerly called the intermediate lot). Anyone know if there is damage there as well? Our pup is staying a mile or so away at "Happy Tails" while we flew to MSY for the weekend. Very happy to hear they are fine. Next question is if we'll be able to return on Sunday and if our car will still be driveable.
Apr 22, 2011, 10:34 pm
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American Airlines has posted a travel change policy for Lambert. Looks like they expect a bit before operations are normal, allowing for flights through April 27 to be changed until May 1.
Joe McBride, spokesman for KCI, says, "AA is busing passengers to St Louis from KCI Airport. Other airlines are sending people to hotels & rental cars. No big airport sleepover!"
Altogether, 13 airlines were diverted to KCI. 3 AA, 3 Delta, 3 Southwest, 3 United and 1 US Air, according to McBride.
As bad as Lambert is, looks like it could have been much, much worse.
Joe McBride, spokesman for KCI, says, "AA is busing passengers to St Louis from KCI Airport. Other airlines are sending people to hotels & rental cars. No big airport sleepover!"
Altogether, 13 airlines were diverted to KCI. 3 AA, 3 Delta, 3 Southwest, 3 United and 1 US Air, according to McBride.
As bad as Lambert is, looks like it could have been much, much worse.