CO 99
Oct 31, 2003 | 9:16 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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CO 99
I've noticed today as well as a date last week this flight operated EWR-SEA-HKG. Anyone know the reason why. ie: winds etc. Why not a fuel stop in ANC?
I spend my time on the AC forum. There has been a dispute between Canada and Russia over use of each others airspace. Could this be part of the reason? Thanks for your help.
I spend my time on the AC forum. There has been a dispute between Canada and Russia over use of each others airspace. Could this be part of the reason? Thanks for your help.
Oct 31, 2003 | 9:48 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2002
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I was just in the HKG Air Traffic Center a few days back and did not notice anything out of the ordinary for CO98/99 EWR-HKG.
Oct 31, 2003 | 9:55 pm
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southern California, USA
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I don't know about last week's occurence, but today's (Oct. 31st) landing in SEA was caused by the closure of the polar routes due to recent solar flare activity.
Nov 1, 2003 | 7:40 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2003
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The flight was stopping over in SEA due the solar flares. This made it impossible to fly the route over the polar cap. A 777 captain explained it to me, but I won't try repeating it. As of today(11/1), 99 was scheduled to make its original non-stop routing.