17/11/18 - Traffic diverting from Bogota to Cali lead to close call between LHR and AVA heavies.
Lost in translation: Lufthansa and Cali ATC face language barrier
The language barrier between a diverted Lufthansa flight and a Cali air traffic controller led to a confusing, and potentially dangerous situation. Luckily, another pilot on an Avianca Brazil flight was here to save the day.