Wow, I'm now completely aware of the appropriateness of the name of this site!
Some of you would have us believe the a/c left without enough fuel... some would have us believe the fuel was pumped overboard by silly "systems monitors", some would have us believe all the fuel left through some bad mechanic's nostrils, no doubt...
I think only 4 facts are known:
1: It was an Air Transat A330
2: It landed safely with every precious sole alive to tell the tale
3: The truth of it all will be known shortly
4: Some goof/wannabe eggbeater pilot thinks F/A's should be able to take all the abuse of a ship load of frightened people with no fear of their own.
To the crew: My hat is off to you!
To the boys I know at AT: I feel for you!
To those who would lambaste them without any knowledge of truth: Maybe there's some open seats on Aeroflop?
To Mr. Rodrigues: I hope people are kinder to you than you have been to them!
I must say though... It is good to see so many voices of reason in this cauldron of half truth's/rumour, assumption and innuendo.
Cheers,
3hl