Do BA think they are God?
Which part of Article 63 do BA not understand... 'likely'... declaring a fuel shortage so close to an aerodrome without warning ATC prior to that point indicates to me that they were pushing their luck. Further, no doubt they flew close to Belfast International (EGAA), Glasgow International (EGPF) or Prestwick International (EGPK); Manchester is another 20 + minutes beyond any of these, a few more tons of fuel I think.
The forecast Wx they may have had in my opinion would not be sufficient to accurately calculate the fuel on arrival, especially when it is unlikely that ATC had any knowledge of the seriousness of the situation to give them any extra priority: so my opinion is strongly in line with the FAA. A few more errors at the wrong time, then what?
I will not be flying with BA again I do not like people thinking they are God and taking unnecessary risks with my life, the FAA have it right.
Last edited by Crash and Burn; 12th May 2005 at 16:49.