FNC [today’s flight returned to LHR]
Nov 1, 2020, 10:30 am
#76
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Dublin/UK/SPAIN
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We were probably the last to get bags and started to join a long queue for testing but we were pulled to the top of the queue like celebrities due to MasterH. He is 6 months old and apparently there is priority for under 2’s by law.
5 mins later we are in the car on route to hotel.
5 mins later we are in the car on route to hotel.
May 19, 2021, 3:10 pm
#77
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 1,281
Not sure if it's okay to revive this thread [if not, mods please close], but I'm on an FNC service in the next week. Is there an obvious way to check the risk of a diversion? Or does it really come down to the subtleties of the wind when we're on approach?
May 20, 2021, 6:54 am
#79
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC
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A bit off topic but does anyone know what the 7 day case rate per 100,000 is for Madeira?
I’ve calculated it manually but it’s coming out as over 50 - which seems too high for it to make the green list. Could it become amber soon or have I messed up my calculations?
EDIT: Sorry I’ve found a better thread to ask this in, so ignore.
I’ve calculated it manually but it’s coming out as over 50 - which seems too high for it to make the green list. Could it become amber soon or have I messed up my calculations?
EDIT: Sorry I’ve found a better thread to ask this in, so ignore.
Last edited by BAeuro; May 20, 2021 at 9:17 am
May 20, 2021, 7:20 am
#80
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 209
Of course there are plenty of times when the wind is within limits but approaches don’t go to plan, mainly due to turbulence created by the terrain. Again this is most likely with a NW-N wind but can occur even with no wind.
May 21, 2021, 2:56 pm
#81
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: London, UK
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I’ve just read that Madeira is expected to be on Jersey’s ‘Amber List’ when it is published next week. I know the numbers have been rising a bit over the last few weeks so it’s something to bear in mind if you’re considering going.
https://www.channel103.com/news/jers...ist-published/
“Currently, Madeira and Tenerife are anticipated to be graded amber.”
https://www.channel103.com/news/jers...ist-published/
“Currently, Madeira and Tenerife are anticipated to be graded amber.”
May 21, 2021, 5:26 pm
#82
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 1,281
I’ve just read that Madeira is expected to be on Jersey’s ‘Amber List’ when it is published next week. I know the numbers have been rising a bit over the last few weeks so it’s something to bear in mind if you’re considering going.
https://www.channel103.com/news/jers...ist-published/
“Currently, Madeira and Tenerife are anticipated to be graded amber.”
https://www.channel103.com/news/jers...ist-published/
“Currently, Madeira and Tenerife are anticipated to be graded amber.”
Aug 7, 2021, 9:37 am
#84
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: GGLfL
Posts: 1,126
Is this weather-related? We're on the same flight tomorrow and hope not not to be delayed/diverted. I wonder this affects the arrival process, as I believe the PCR test exemption for vaccinated passengers only applies to Madeira and only if arriving on a direct flight from the UK.
Aug 7, 2021, 9:57 am
#85
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: London
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Yes the weather at the airport is pretty bad judging by the thick cloud and rain over there at the moment.
As I understand it, in case of diversions, its either a temporary quick stop at Porto Santo and they try again within the crew's hours, or return to the UK via Lisbon of Faro just to pick up fuel.
As I understand it, in case of diversions, its either a temporary quick stop at Porto Santo and they try again within the crew's hours, or return to the UK via Lisbon of Faro just to pick up fuel.
Aug 7, 2021, 10:01 am
#86
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 268
Is this weather-related? We're on the same flight tomorrow and hope not not to be delayed/diverted. I wonder this affects the arrival process, as I believe the PCR test exemption for vaccinated passengers only applies to Madeira and only if arriving on a direct flight from the UK.
Re testing, I seem to recall that diverted passengers were isolated to ensure they complied with health regulations.
Aug 7, 2021, 10:18 am
#87
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC
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I believe the current plan is to fly to Lisbon, pick up fuel, and head back to FNC. I’m guessing Porto Santo wasn’t accepting flights as a fuel diversion there would have been more logical. Also, the crew will surely time out soon, which could mean overnighting in LIS.
Looking at the webcams today, Madeira is looking rather grim. I hope the weather picks up for my trip in Sept!
Looking at the webcams today, Madeira is looking rather grim. I hope the weather picks up for my trip in Sept!
Aug 7, 2021, 11:08 am
#88
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I suspect that they will refuel and return to LHR until tomorrow. What a day for the pax and the crew.
I notice that most flights from the same time are diverted to POX with EZE heading back to OPO or LIS. I suppose that FAO is heaving with regular traffic,
I notice that most flights from the same time are diverted to POX with EZE heading back to OPO or LIS. I suppose that FAO is heaving with regular traffic,
Aug 7, 2021, 12:08 pm
#89
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Does anyone know why BA didn’t try PXO? They were the first diverted aircraft so space can’t have been a problem. I’ve noticed since FNC came to LHR they’ve preferred returning to LHR over a diverting to PXO.
Aug 7, 2021, 1:48 pm
#90
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,595
Yes, the plan is now to go back to LHR. A whole 12 hours onboard and they’ve got nowhere. It’s also disappointing if you were only going for a short break and have lost a whole day.
Does anyone know why BA didn’t try PXO? They were the first diverted aircraft so space can’t have been a problem. I’ve noticed since FNC came to LHR they’ve preferred returning to LHR over a diverting to PXO.
Does anyone know why BA didn’t try PXO? They were the first diverted aircraft so space can’t have been a problem. I’ve noticed since FNC came to LHR they’ve preferred returning to LHR over a diverting to PXO.
Last edited by 1Aturnleft; Aug 7, 2021 at 2:17 pm