Can you quote a reference where these operation were illegal??? As far as I can see these operations were within legal limits and SOP's.
You should climb down from your high horse and get the complete story before you start having a cheap dig at other pilots with your 'hollier than thou' attitude.
P.S. For you information the SQ A340-500 was take off limited due to the tail wind component. They were not unable to depart due to the other prevailing conditions.
