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Old 15th May 2017, 08:55
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Does anyone know why QPA took the long way around between BNE-NRT over the last 2 days.

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Old 15th May 2017, 09:02
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Few Active Volcanoes around
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Old 15th May 2017, 09:47
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Non-ETOPS it turns out

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Old 15th May 2017, 09:59
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Would be interesting to know how the Cook'sTour was explained to the punters!
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Old 15th May 2017, 10:15
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Operational or ATC requirements
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Old 15th May 2017, 10:58
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Non-ETOPS it turns out
Be that the case, it would seem the route went a a good deal further West than was necessary. What was wrong with running down the east side of the Philippines?
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Old 15th May 2017, 11:25
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What was wrong with running down the east side of the Philippines?
Maybe no airways. I'm sure they wouldn't go further than necessary.
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Old 15th May 2017, 13:20
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Yawn...... who cares.

Punters in J class would of loved the extra movie and vino!

Slow news day..
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Old 15th May 2017, 21:41
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Davao has been downgraded to use in an emergency only because of security concerns.
An emergency such as... losing one of your two engines?
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Old 16th May 2017, 01:41
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What's up with Davao?
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Old 16th May 2017, 05:43
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What's up with Davao?
Some of the locals like to kidnap Westerners and keep them in the jungle for a few years for ransom or death?
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Haven't heard that about Davao, Zamboanga yes but not Davao......

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From smartraveller website:

Following a terrorist attack in Davao City on 2 September which killed 14 people and injured more than 70 people, the Philippines Government has declared a state of lawlessness. Travellers should expect an increased police presence across the Philippines, including police checkpoints. Continue to exercise heightened vigilance and follow the advice of local authorities. See Safety and security.
There is a very high threat of kidnapping in the southern Philippines, especially at coastal resorts and isolated coastal locations. The threat is highest along the Zamboanga peninsula and in the Sulu Archipelago. Groups based in the Sulu Archipelago have demonstrated the capability to carry out attacks at locations around Mindanao and in eastern Malaysia. See Safety and security.


Finding hotel rooms for 300 after a diversion?
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