British Airways flight from London U.K. to Calgary diverted to Iqaluit

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Originally Posted by 172driver

I am perfectly aware that fumes / electrical burning smell in the cockpit are an emergency (had it myself....), but why would you stop on the rwy right before an intersection and not turn off? Would take about 20 more seconds and if you *really* have a problem blocking the rwy especially at a remote location might not be the best idea.

Think Manchester 1985