Re your comment on "Double Decker carriers" re de icing. Was with them last night, due out 20.35 off blocks 21.10 into DXB 08.05 15min late. Did speak to CSD who said they were not aware of any special treatment re de ice, though did comment as others have done of the exposed nature of some old MAN equipment. Off to bed now.
Kind regards
Mr Mac
The comment was in reference to when the airport assumes control of de-icing. I was on shift once when the whole Flybe early morning wave eventually got cancelled after waiting several hours for de-icing. The Emirates that landed after the Flybe's was well taken care of. The total number of pax involved would of been equal to that of the A380. There are other instances of that happening too, Wheelchair provision being another example to the detriment of other airlines.