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Consolidated "Delayed/Cancelled" International Flights (2017)

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Old Aug 19, 2017, 10:02 pm
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Originally Posted by restlessinRNO
Instead I was forced to cancel the TG tix (with a fee) and buy a new BR tix TPE-BKK. Then I could get on the later BR flight. The alternative was stay overnight at the airport and fly TG in the morning.
What I would have done too. Enjoy Thailand!
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Old Aug 22, 2017, 3:24 am
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Weather issues impacting HKG OPS.

8/21 UA 895 ORD-HKG diverted to ICN. Looks lik this will go on 8/23 UA 895 ICN-HKG departing at 1820 and arriving into HKG at 2037.
8/21 UA 869 SFO-HKG diverted to NRT. Looks like this will go on 8/23 UA 2723 departing NRT at 1800 and arriving into HKG at 2110.

8/23 UA 895 HKG-SIN estimated departure is now 2300 with estimated arrival at 222.
8/23 UA 862 HKG-SFO cancelled.
8/23 Ua 896 SIN-HKG-ORD cancelled.
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Old Aug 22, 2017, 3:35 am
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Originally Posted by kluau88
Weather issues impacting HKG OPS.

8/21 UA 895 ORD-HKG diverted to ICN. Looks lik this will go on 8/23 UA 895 ICN-HKG departing at 1820 and arriving into HKG at 2037.
8/21 UA 869 SFO-HKG diverted to NRT. Looks like this will go on 8/23 UA 2723 departing NRT at 1800 and arriving into HKG at 2110.

8/23 UA 895 HKG-SIN estimated departure is now 2300 with estimated arrival at 222.
8/23 UA 862 HKG-SFO cancelled.
8/23 Ua 896 SIN-HKG-ORD cancelled.
8/21 EWR - HKG diverted to KIX.
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Old Aug 22, 2017, 5:45 am
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Does anyone know whether these weather issues in HKG at this time of the year are occur every year? How long are they expected to last? I am booked on UA-869 in early September and would like to know if I should make contingent plans.
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Old Aug 22, 2017, 6:22 am
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TS Hato. HKG gets a few of these every season.

http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/h...e-temperatures
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Old Aug 22, 2017, 6:53 am
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Anyone know what happened to UA 863 SFO SYD Sun 8/20 departure. UA site says cancellation reason was Air Traffic Control?!?
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Old Aug 22, 2017, 7:32 am
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Originally Posted by puchong
Does anyone know whether these weather issues in HKG at this time of the year are occur every year? How long are they expected to last? I am booked on UA-869 in early September and would like to know if I should make contingent plans.
Yes, this is "typhoon season," and they sometimes occur as late as October. Typhoons are somewhat predictable, so you can start checking the government's weather website a few days prior to your travel to get a forecast: www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/fnd.htm. They post typhoon warnings as well.
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Old Aug 22, 2017, 8:55 am
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Originally Posted by dulcamara
TS Hato. HKG gets a few of these every season.

http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/h...e-temperatures
HK airport will be closed in the morning and accordingly the majority of flights have been cancelled. So HK to EWR, ORD, SFO have all been cancelled for 8/23
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Old Aug 22, 2017, 9:24 am
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Originally Posted by artvandalay
Yes, this is "typhoon season," and they sometimes occur as late as October. Typhoons are somewhat predictable, so you can start checking the government's weather website a few days prior to your travel to get a forecast: www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/fnd.htm. They post typhoon warnings as well.
And just to close the loop, "typhoon" is the same weather phenomenon that we call a hurricane. Only difference is the location.
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Old Aug 22, 2017, 9:59 pm
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Chances that UA149 on 8/22 will take off?
EWR-GRU 8/22

We have been sitting here with engines running for almost 2 hrs. Our flight path is in the way of the storms apparently. Pilot says we need to go back to the gate to refuel. What are the chances the crew won't time out and we take off?

the load is extremely light - hardly 15 people in the entire E+ cabin!! Worried they may cancel the flight.

I need to be in GRU for a series of meetings starting at 9 AM on Thursday. The only options I see are Avianca and Copa out of JFK (leaving tomorrow morning and reaching late night tomorrow). Am I missing anything?

Thanks!
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Old Aug 22, 2017, 10:32 pm
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Originally Posted by pindi
I need to be in GRU for a series of meetings starting at 9 AM on Thursday. The only options I see are Avianca and Copa out of JFK (leaving tomorrow morning and reaching late night tomorrow). Am I missing anything?
Yeah, if the United flight doesn't operate, then those "day flight" journeys transiting BOG or PTY are probably your best bet.

The nonstop JFK-GRU service on LATAM operates Wed 7:35pm--6:25am but landing at 0625 to make 0900 meetings is pretty brutal.
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Old Aug 23, 2017, 10:14 am
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UA 89 EWR-PEK B772 was taxiing out to the runway but is now headed back to Terminal C. Reason unknown at this time.
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Old Aug 23, 2017, 11:11 am
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Originally Posted by gernabae
UA 89 EWR-PEK B772 was taxiing out to the runway but is now headed back to Terminal C. Reason unknown at this time.
On the plane now, reason due to circuit signal problems between the APU and flight deck. Captain said that maintenance has fixed it and now refueling and filing new papers.
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Old Aug 23, 2017, 12:07 pm
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I see you've just pushed back, here's to a short taxi and a good flight!
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Old Aug 23, 2017, 12:32 pm
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UAL 89 pushed and taxied out, but stopped on the taxiway again on its way to Runway 22R. Had been there for about 10-15 minutes, about 2,500 short of the runway end, so was looking concerning for a return to gate again.

Alas, problem seemed to be solved, aircraft just took the runway for takeoff, down just shy of 3 hours.
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