Originally Posted by Capt Kremlin
only valid if:.....
2. the fuel on board could have kept the aircraft flying for that length of time
MAS CEO had stated that a/c had enough fuel to reach Beijing + contingencies.
Recall many years ago a MAS flight on hold over LHR had to declare an emergency as they had insufficient fuel. Believe UK authorities had investigated and imposed a fine. Don't know if MAS bean counters have changed policy to save fuel.