When was the last time you heard a Speedbird diverting due fog? In twenty years I cannot think of an occasion, however I have heard plenty of others.
Some BA examples:
15/1/97: 2 x 747 and 2 x DC10 diverted to MAN
26/11/93: 3 x 747 and 1 x Conc diverted to MAN
25/2/92: 5 x 747 diverted to MAN
13/12/91: 2 x 747, 2 x 767, 2 x 737, 1 x 757 and 1 x Conc diverted to MAN
13/11/89: 5 x 747, 1 x 747 and 1 x 737 diverted to MAN
Still want to say that you've heard no Speedbird flights diverting due to fog? These are just the LHR/LGW listings; I could add in all the BHX flights as well that have ended up at MAN.
Their planes may be CAT 3 but if holding time is excessive, then you will see aircraft diverting to fuel and go. Unless BA have got everlasting fuel
Ringwayman
[ 07 October 2001: Message edited by: Ringwayman ]