08-JAN - Problems at MAN?
Jan 8, 2009 | 1:53 am
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Just had a call from a colleague on BD582 saying they've been diverted to EMA. Initially told is was because of equipment failure at MAN, now because of bad weather / fog. Apparently they didn't have enough fuel to sit it out, so diverted.
He's due on BD751 to LAS. Anyone here know is that's sticking to schedule or being held too?
I feel rather sorry for him, as I was supposed to GUV him to PE, but then ended up cancelling my trip, so he's stowed away on Row 40!
Just had a call from a colleague on BD582 saying they've been diverted to EMA. Initially told is was because of equipment failure at MAN, now because of bad weather / fog. Apparently they didn't have enough fuel to sit it out, so diverted.
He's due on BD751 to LAS. Anyone here know is that's sticking to schedule or being held too?
I feel rather sorry for him, as I was supposed to GUV him to PE, but then ended up cancelling my trip, so he's stowed away on Row 40!
Jan 8, 2009 | 5:20 am
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Well it's not exactly sunny here either. Lots of mist around still at lunchtime, but not bad enough to shut EMA like it usually does
Jan 8, 2009 | 5:52 am
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751 finally pushed off at about 10:30 with LHR passengers, but without their bags. They've been told they'll be loaded onto 705, and go via ORD.
I said encouraging things about the bags arriving in LAS this evening on the US or UA flights, but I think we all know that I was only trying to lighten their spirits. I did qualify that by saying that they'd have the benefit of their bags being delivered directly to the hotel, and possibly even before they leave on Sunday.
Only 4 transfer pax on LHR-MAN-LAS (would have been 5 with me..
). That seems crazy low when the fares are good, and the service is excellent.
Incidentally, another colleague went on the direct VS LGW-LAS service yesterday, and that was 2 hours late pushing back.
I said encouraging things about the bags arriving in LAS this evening on the US or UA flights, but I think we all know that I was only trying to lighten their spirits. I did qualify that by saying that they'd have the benefit of their bags being delivered directly to the hotel, and possibly even before they leave on Sunday.
Only 4 transfer pax on LHR-MAN-LAS (would have been 5 with me..
). That seems crazy low when the fares are good, and the service is excellent.Incidentally, another colleague went on the direct VS LGW-LAS service yesterday, and that was 2 hours late pushing back.
Jan 8, 2009 | 6:03 am
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here's the real reason for all the disruption at Manchester airport this morning.
Jan 8, 2009 | 6:36 am
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You're kidding, right? Please tell me you're kidding...
You're kidding, right? Please tell me you're kidding...
Jan 8, 2009 | 10:52 am
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