Re: BA 747-400 diverts into Bali
I was in the air close to Bali.
BA9 was talking to another traffic on guard trying to get a relay and Bali frequency.
Request to Ujung (Indonesia) control:
Ujung, relay for Speedbird 9. Speedbird 9 declares Mayday and return to Bali.
Request Bali frequency.
Ujung control:
Roger, tell them to contact Brisbane on HF...
It took couple of transmissions to explain Ujung a Mayday call..
I thought to myself: it's going to be a long night for the boys.
I am glad BA9 made it safe back to Bali.