G-XLEE returning to LHR squawking 7700
Nov 6, 2018, 2:39 pm
#47
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GLA can't normally take an A380, the Emirates visit was a one off with lots of planning and special permission. The runway isn't strong enough. Not sure about PIK, but probably doesn't have any equipment to de-plane the passengers either.
I'm guessing in a true emergency, they would try to land there and use the emergency evacuation slides.
I'm guessing in a true emergency, they would try to land there and use the emergency evacuation slides.
Nov 6, 2018, 2:45 pm
#48
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Nov 6, 2018, 2:57 pm
#49
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Really? When was that announced? The feeling was that the introduction of the EDI flight had reduced the need for further GLA expansion (for now).
Nov 6, 2018, 3:08 pm
#50
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An A380 to GLA has long been rumoured, but my friend is a fireman at GLA, he says a regular service just isn't possible without runway improvements, taxiway and apron upgrades, as well as a dedicated airbridge. The previous one off visit had to jump through many hoops before it was approved.
As a Glasgow resident, I'd love to see it though !
What is your source SonTech ?
Nov 6, 2018, 4:48 pm
#51
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Indeed. News to me. I would have thought it would have been well publicised by now if that were the case. As well as the EDI flight, a third 777 is more likely at GLA I would have thought.
An A380 to GLA has long been rumoured, but my friend is a fireman at GLA, he says a regular service just isn't possible without runway improvements, taxiway and apron upgrades, as well as a dedicated airbridge. The previous one off visit had to jump through many hoops before it was approved.
As a Glasgow resident, I'd love to see it though !
What is your source SonTech ?
An A380 to GLA has long been rumoured, but my friend is a fireman at GLA, he says a regular service just isn't possible without runway improvements, taxiway and apron upgrades, as well as a dedicated airbridge. The previous one off visit had to jump through many hoops before it was approved.
As a Glasgow resident, I'd love to see it though !
What is your source SonTech ?
Apologies for the off-topic post.
Nov 7, 2018, 1:32 am
#52
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To avoid going further OT regarding EK A380 at GLA, please continue here :-
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30402911-post116.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30402911-post116.html
Nov 8, 2018, 2:34 pm
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