LURKING 123...."Quote..I also wonder how many PPLs tune into either the airfield ATIS or appropriate VOLMET (although Blackpool itself isn't on VOLMET) whilst en-route. Did these chaps? I guess we will never know.
As a serving Area FISO (Scottish) I feel that using the AFIS in this instant would have been too late.....a quick call to London Information would have given the full weather picture at destination and an early diversion could have been made.....We guys sit there awaiting the call, the service is free so please guys use it!!! one day it could save your life!!