heilhavaar,
It would appear that the crew was in violation of B2 and B4.
They wound up short of fuel and landed short. Elegant proof of a violation of B2
The reason that they wound up that way was because of traffic congestion keeping them off their optimum alt, (but they weren't that far off, so I am sceptical that they would have reached london anyway) because of traffic congestion, Ergo a violation of B4.
Dirty Mach, with all due respect, you don't know what you are talking about. An American Airlines crew was violated by the FAA in the mid 80s after an engine dropped off a 727 (number 3, no hydraulics on that engine) and they continued to the destination. They didn't know the engine has seperated, they just thought it quit...
They were cited for violations including the FAA catch all "Careless and reckless"
That does not make it a sept 11 protectionism issue. But interestingly, the outcome of this could be that no state departement travel will be permitted on BA (similar to what was done to Korean Air till they shaped up somewhat)
If you want to operate in America, you have to comply with the Rules. quite simple... Also, have you read ANY of the reports of passenger reactions? Even if there wasn't a single US certificated airline in the world (IOW no competition), the FAA would be FORCED to act.
Cheers
Wino