Ba1376 LHR to MAN took wrong turn
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Ba1376 LHR to MAN took wrong turn
Frustrating to have to wait for a tug at MAN because the pilot turned into a cul de sac in error....
Still, worse things have happened and the CSM was lovely with golden ticket inbound in any case.
Still, worse things have happened and the CSM was lovely with golden ticket inbound in any case.
Last edited by navylad; Mar 22, 2019 at 6:21 pm
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There is quite a lot of work being carried out at MAN at the moment, much of it on the taxiways in preparation for the ‘new’ terminal - it can look very confusing following the route to the terminal, some very strange and indecipherable routes to the gates.
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Disappointing that the Captain and First Officer kept themselves locked in the cockpit while the passengers (finally) disembarked.
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I wonder if they had some additional paperwork to complete? I suspect some mis-communication somewhere as to which taxiway to take. I appreciate there is work taking place, but this should be clear. So either they got it wrong or the airport did.
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I hope no one had anybody waiting to pick them up with MAN new charging system. When travelling without bags I normally text my wife as soon as we are on the apron to get in position to pick me up. After 30 mins I believe there is a 25 penalty
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Perhaps they were exchanging some choice words with each other, squabbling over an upside down map.
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He sent me a text from the aircraft to say there was a problem.
Hence, I remained parked up away from the Airport. When he had collected his bags he sent another text.
We have a pre-arranged spot quite close to T3 where I picked him up, safely away from the drop off/pick-up area where you get charged.
It is starting to get well know where these ‘free’ areas are located now as there were quite a few others waiting in the same area to be picked up.
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