G-XLEE returning to LHR squawking 7700
Nov 6, 2018, 12:20 pm
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Steady 13,000 ft
249 knts (variable speed)
Flightradar24
https://www.flightradar24.com/BAW269/1e77a4f7
I've been watching them a while since after they made the U turn.
249 knts (variable speed)
Flightradar24
https://www.flightradar24.com/BAW269/1e77a4f7
I've been watching them a while since after they made the U turn.
Nov 6, 2018, 12:23 pm
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Fuel Dumping: the basics
“Fuel Dumping” is the term generally given to when an aircraft disposes fuel mid-air prior to landing. This often occurs when a plane is forced to make a landing short of its intended destination to lighten the aircraft’s weight.However, there is another more secretive meaning to the term “Fuel Dumping”. It involves intentionally pairing two separate flights on the same airfare ticket in the hope that the fuel surcharge component of the main, more-expensive flight is either partially or fully dumped/eliminated. Have a read of this previous blog post to gain a better understanding of the fuel surcharge component and why it exists.We will now go through the basics of “Fuel Dumping” which will help you better understand this practice and the steps needed to successfully achieve a “dump”. Please note, this article is strictly for educational purposes only.Here are the stages needed to make a successful dump:-50%
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https://www.secretflying.com/posts/fuel-dumping-basics/
Nov 6, 2018, 12:38 pm
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I did actually 
Full avios/tier points for the diversion sector LHRJNB . Flight was delayed 24hrs and operated with the same crew down to JNB as BA9055 the following evening. I managed to AUP onto the following days BA55 and snagged myself another load of Avios and tier points for that sector. In addition to EC261 there were also "ex-gratia service recovery" Avios in my account when I logged on to my account at the hotel without me even asking. This was in the pre-Cruz cutback days. Not sure it would happen now.
Full avios/tier points for the diversion sector LHRJNB . Flight was delayed 24hrs and operated with the same crew down to JNB as BA9055 the following evening. I managed to AUP onto the following days BA55 and snagged myself another load of Avios and tier points for that sector. In addition to EC261 there were also "ex-gratia service recovery" Avios in my account when I logged on to my account at the hotel without me even asking. This was in the pre-Cruz cutback days. Not sure it would happen now.
Nov 6, 2018, 12:47 pm
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I did actually
Full avios/tier points for the diversion sector LHRJNB . Flight was delayed 24hrs and operated with the same crew down to JNB as BA9055 the following evening. I managed to AUP onto the following days BA55 and snagged myself another load of Avios and tier points for that sector. In addition to EC261 there were also "ex-gratia service recovery" Avios in my account when I logged on to my account at the hotel without me even asking. This was in the pre-Cruz cutback days. Not sure it would happen now.
Full avios/tier points for the diversion sector LHRJNB . Flight was delayed 24hrs and operated with the same crew down to JNB as BA9055 the following evening. I managed to AUP onto the following days BA55 and snagged myself another load of Avios and tier points for that sector. In addition to EC261 there were also "ex-gratia service recovery" Avios in my account when I logged on to my account at the hotel without me even asking. This was in the pre-Cruz cutback days. Not sure it would happen now.
The Sun
AIR SCARE British Airways plane declares mid-air ‘EMERGENCY’ above UK on flight to LA
Flight BA269 made a U-turn off the West coast of Scotland and descended more than a thousand feet after turning back
A BRITISH Airways flight from Heathrow to Los Angeles has declared a mid-air emergency and is returning to London.
Flight BA269 made a U-turn off the West coast of Scotland and descended more than a thousand feet after turning back.
-50%
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https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/767584...box=1541532301
Sensationalism sells.
A BRITISH Airways flight from Heathrow to Los Angeles has declared a mid-air emergency and is returning to London.
Flight BA269 made a U-turn off the West coast of Scotland and descended more than a thousand feet after turning back.
-50%
read more
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/767584...box=1541532301
Sensationalism sells.
Nov 6, 2018, 12:57 pm
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Nov 6, 2018, 1:05 pm
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Nov 6, 2018, 1:15 pm
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