When LHR, LGW or DUB close for whatever reason, ourselves in ATC know MAN won't be helping out. SNN, BFS, the Scottish and other London airports will happily take whatever they can, as will DUB if it isn't the one closed. The airlines/crews are the ones who make the decision on where to go ultimately and that decision needs to be made relatively quickly. This has been the case for years now. I remember some poor AA 777 5 years or so ago couldn't get in to LHR due crosswinds after 2 go arounds. MAN was his filed alternate, he wanted to head up for a splash and dash, MAN couldn't take him. He ended up in DUB out of hours and everyone had to overnight. Skipper was spitting venom I believe.
Last edited by Una Due Tfc; 1st Jan 2022 at 01:22.