EK20 MAN-DXB left 4hr15min
EK20 MAN-DXB left 4hr15min
Mar 26, 2016, 7:38 pm
#2
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Inbound flight was diverted to LHR after three aborted attempts to land at MAN.
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/f.../ek19/#9366c03
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/f.../ek19/#9366c03
Mar 26, 2016, 8:35 pm
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Inbound flight was diverted to LHR after three aborted attempts to land at MAN.
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/f.../ek19/#9366c03
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/f.../ek19/#9366c03
Mar 26, 2016, 8:55 pm
#6
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Computer said "No!"
Apparently the FMS kept telling the pilots the runway was "too short"for a safe landing.
Quite why the pilot decided to divert to LHR instead of taking over and flying the plane is unclear.... perhaps they were scared that Emirates would fire them for actually daring to fly the plane rather than just monitoring the computer while it flew the plane ?
Apparently the FMS kept telling the pilots the runway was "too short"for a safe landing.
Quite why the pilot decided to divert to LHR instead of taking over and flying the plane is unclear.... perhaps they were scared that Emirates would fire them for actually daring to fly the plane rather than just monitoring the computer while it flew the plane ?
Mar 26, 2016, 10:42 pm
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I think it more likely that they would be concerned with ignoring a safety system that was telling them not to land. Whether automatic or manual, I doubt that there are many pilots which will ignore a system telling them not to
In this case , it would seem that the delay to departure would definitely be entitled to EUR600 compensation
In this case , it would seem that the delay to departure would definitely be entitled to EUR600 compensation
Mar 27, 2016, 4:20 am
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Mar 27, 2016, 4:25 am
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I don't understand this - surely the pilots disable that and land the plane where 2 A380s land every day...?
I know A380s are sensitive but this is a bit daft - so did the plane land in London then fly up to Man after a few hours?
I'd be very annoyed at this.
I know A380s are sensitive but this is a bit daft - so did the plane land in London then fly up to Man after a few hours?
I'd be very annoyed at this.
Mar 27, 2016, 4:31 am
#12
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The first 2 attempts were on the normal landing runway. On the third attempt, they used the left runway, which is very rarely used for landings when approaching from the NW.
Mar 27, 2016, 5:21 am
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Emirates did a good job, offered each of us £15 for food and drinks.
Because of the delay missed the connection in DXB but they rebooked us.
What compensation are we entitled to?
2x adults
1x child (5)
1x infant (1)
Because of the delay missed the connection in DXB but they rebooked us.
What compensation are we entitled to?
2x adults
1x child (5)
1x infant (1)
Mar 27, 2016, 5:42 am
#15
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If > 3 hours but no more than 4 hours , then 4 x EUR300
there is no variation based on age of passenger