GSM725A took off 12 hours late (0235 local 11/05/07). Passengers were not offered any sort of accommodation. They were issued with £4 food vouchers.
GCEJM was tech, this was due to complications after a wheel change. The brakes were damaged, thus the wheel would not turn. It took time to source a new brake-unit. Once it was fitted, it was realized that the new part wouldn't work, therefore the A/C would be overweight for landing. As GSM have no other 757 in their fleet, they used GDLCH (737-800). I believe it came in from PMI a few hours before midnight.
According to a few sources, the engineers had to fit ETOPS equipment, which is why it took so long.
I feel for the pax that are on this flight, especially those who purchased premium class seats. Now they'll be enjoying a long flight with no legroom and no in-flight entertainment. Not to mention a full day taken away from them that they will more than likely not see any form of compensation for.
Good going Globespan! Award winning airline of the year! .... what year exactly? It sure as hell isn't 2007.
