The Spanair was chartered as no Thompson aircraft was available. Spanish Aviation Flying Regulations would not allow the aircraft to land as they were not satisfied, on safety grounds, with the current radar arrangements at DSA , hence the divert.
Bit rich coming from the land where ATC always go on strike in the busy periods but...
Hey Nice Jam,
Thanks for the link but unfortunately it leads nowhere. According to the web-site the bulletin board has been closed until further notice. "...Not me guv\', have not made any postings there -honest..."
