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#961
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,075
Ok slightly geeky question coming up....
Currently at LPA on the terrace watching aircraft land and taxi. I note that some aircraft are assigned a follow me vehicle and others aren't.
At airports which operate these, are these at pilots request ? Or is it just down to the airport ops dependent on stand locatiion?
Currently at LPA on the terrace watching aircraft land and taxi. I note that some aircraft are assigned a follow me vehicle and others aren't.
At airports which operate these, are these at pilots request ? Or is it just down to the airport ops dependent on stand locatiion?
Some stands have clever guidance that allow the aircraft to be parked without assistance, some do not, where there is no guidance a marshalled will be required, they often do a double duty as follow me drivers, so you quite often get a follow me car if you need a marshaller.
#962
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Nottingham
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 1,396
I was on an A321 the other day where the PTU seemed to make a lot of noise (i.e. the "dogs barking") for about 2 minutes after the gear was bought up. Is that normal? I've only ever heard it when the engines have been turned off on the ground.
#963
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,075
The PTU runs when there is a pressure differential between the Green and Yellow System Hydraulics. It runs automatically and provides pressure support when the system is being used by its main heavy users such as the gear and flaps etc. You hear it on the ground because it is quieter, if you were in a NEO they are quieter and it may have been just that.
Last edited by Waterhorse; Mar 10, 2023 at 12:42 am
#964
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Salisbury Plain
Programs: BA: Silver,
Posts: 1,197
Bussing from B and C gates
Is there a rationale behind sending passengers out to the B and C gates (I'm talking T5 here) only to put them on busses. It happened twice recently - this week for the SFO flight for instance. On that occasion there were free slots on the terminal building. The only reason I can fathom is a need to disperse pax from the A terminal AND the aircraft, for one reason or another, is parked at a remote stand.
#965
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Salisbury Plain
Programs: BA: Silver,
Posts: 1,197
Love the description of the 'dog barking'. Yes, it has become a bit of a family joke now, when we hear that, while waiting to disemBARK (sorry). We look at each other and mime the 'Dog' in time with the noise .
#966
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR
Posts: 443
Is there a rationale behind sending passengers out to the B and C gates (I'm talking T5 here) only to put them on busses. It happened twice recently - this week for the SFO flight for instance. On that occasion there were free slots on the terminal building. The only reason I can fathom is a need to disperse pax from the A terminal AND the aircraft, for one reason or another, is parked at a remote stand.
#967
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Salisbury Plain
Programs: BA: Silver,
Posts: 1,197
Hi,
Im 16 and have managed worked my way up to Gold status but because I fly always alone I didnt get let into the lounges every time at T5 due to the alcohol (no where else in Europe has had issues). One day someone who was quite rude ended up putting a note on the system so I rarely get in and even if I do Im later asked to leave because Im told the lounge gets a phone call asking them to do so. Some staff have suggested calling customer service for a manager to put a note on to grant Concorde Room access as its the only lounge without self serve alcohol but they never seem to be able to. Does anyone a know how or who I need to speak to in order to be allowed in?
Thanks
Im 16 and have managed worked my way up to Gold status but because I fly always alone I didnt get let into the lounges every time at T5 due to the alcohol (no where else in Europe has had issues). One day someone who was quite rude ended up putting a note on the system so I rarely get in and even if I do Im later asked to leave because Im told the lounge gets a phone call asking them to do so. Some staff have suggested calling customer service for a manager to put a note on to grant Concorde Room access as its the only lounge without self serve alcohol but they never seem to be able to. Does anyone a know how or who I need to speak to in order to be allowed in?
Thanks
#968
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Salisbury Plain
Programs: BA: Silver,
Posts: 1,197
#969
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 64,331
Is there a rationale behind sending passengers out to the B and C gates (I'm talking T5 here) only to put them on busses. It happened twice recently - this week for the SFO flight for instance. On that occasion there were free slots on the terminal building. The only reason I can fathom is a need to disperse pax from the A terminal AND the aircraft, for one reason or another, is parked at a remote stand.
#970
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,061
Bus departures from the satellites are nearly always because the additional security staff required for US departures are based over there, and it’s a major faff (not to mention inefficiency) to move them and their equipment over to A10. A minor annoyance for passengers is better than a delay that could become a major problem.
#971
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Glasgow
Programs: BA Executive Club
Posts: 448
Im really intrigued by this and hope someone can explain. For clarity not a BA flight involved.
A 737-800 today from EDI to LPA (LS715) took off and flew the whole journey at 25,000 feet refuelling at FAO
The delayed return (LS716) is currently airborne and flying back at 24,000. Unsure if it plans to refuel on way back.
What could be the reasons for this to happen? It is obviously perfectly safe or the flight would not be operating, Im just intrigued and did not know where else to ask so hope some of our friendly staffers can explain.
Thanks
A 737-800 today from EDI to LPA (LS715) took off and flew the whole journey at 25,000 feet refuelling at FAO
The delayed return (LS716) is currently airborne and flying back at 24,000. Unsure if it plans to refuel on way back.
What could be the reasons for this to happen? It is obviously perfectly safe or the flight would not be operating, Im just intrigued and did not know where else to ask so hope some of our friendly staffers can explain.
Thanks
#972
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,300
Im really intrigued by this and hope someone can explain. For clarity not a BA flight involved.
A 737-800 today from EDI to LPA (LS715) took off and flew the whole journey at 25,000 feet refuelling at FAO
The delayed return (LS716) is currently airborne and flying back at 24,000. Unsure if it plans to refuel on way back.
What could be the reasons for this to happen? It is obviously perfectly safe or the flight would not be operating, Im just intrigued and did not know where else to ask so hope some of our friendly staffers can explain.
Thanks
A 737-800 today from EDI to LPA (LS715) took off and flew the whole journey at 25,000 feet refuelling at FAO
The delayed return (LS716) is currently airborne and flying back at 24,000. Unsure if it plans to refuel on way back.
What could be the reasons for this to happen? It is obviously perfectly safe or the flight would not be operating, Im just intrigued and did not know where else to ask so hope some of our friendly staffers can explain.
Thanks
#973
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,020
Im really intrigued by this and hope someone can explain. For clarity not a BA flight involved.
A 737-800 today from EDI to LPA (LS715) took off and flew the whole journey at 25,000 feet refuelling at FAO
The delayed return (LS716) is currently airborne and flying back at 24,000. Unsure if it plans to refuel on way back.
What could be the reasons for this to happen? It is obviously perfectly safe or the flight would not be operating, Im just intrigued and did not know where else to ask so hope some of our friendly staffers can explain.
Thanks
A 737-800 today from EDI to LPA (LS715) took off and flew the whole journey at 25,000 feet refuelling at FAO
The delayed return (LS716) is currently airborne and flying back at 24,000. Unsure if it plans to refuel on way back.
What could be the reasons for this to happen? It is obviously perfectly safe or the flight would not be operating, Im just intrigued and did not know where else to ask so hope some of our friendly staffers can explain.
Thanks
There maybe another reason specific to the 737, some technical issues have a maximum altitude. Im unsure of 737 specifics tho.
Edit: @Sigwx has provided more 737 specific technical defect which is very probable. Out of pure curiosity the A320 limit with one pack is 31,500ft.
Last edited by george77300; Mar 13, 2023 at 11:46 am