Originally Posted by
dr_gonzo
Thanks for the feedback guys... As it turned out we held the article over to make sure we did not publish any inacccuracies! The intention is not to scaremonger, but to inform our readers about why such things as flights being diverted happen. Obviously if you find yourself stuck in an airport you never wanted to be in for two hours because the aircraft did not have enough fuel - even if it had the required fuel to be safe - then as a paying customer I think you deserve an answer... Gulf Air has still not told us how much fuel the plane had left when it finally landed...! Thanks again and don't worry misd-agin - the object was not to write an article based solely on feedback I got here, but it has helped and any more is much appreciated.
Cheers,
Robert
I diverted last year. Only the fourth fuel divert I can remember in the last 20 yrs so my experience is that they are not too common.
How much fuel did the Gulf Air flight have once it landed at it's alternate? Honestly, if folks get too nosey around my flights I tell them to ask the authorities for the information they seek. The authorities have the power, knowledge, and expertise, to investigate flight matters.
If you have serious concerns that is probably where you should inquire.