Jetrob
Sounds like a mach trim fail or some such system which would require a slightly lower max airspeed hence the longer flight time?
You were on the flight and know what was said, but i think the Captain would have been wiser to say nothing, any mention of a failure to pax is ill advised and if all it meant was a longer flight time by 15 mins, that could have been put down to stronger than forecast headwinds or ATC routing, i am all for being honest with pax for the reason behind delays, but this could have been all over the tabloids the next day
Wise words
some mist around at destination = dense fog 50/50 chance of not getting in
some light turbulence over France=makes Pepsi max look tame (BLK)
just getting the Engineers to check a warning light=engine wont start
slight delay on our slot to CDG this morning=it'l be this afternoon when you land
some sleety rain on our arrival into Leeds= SNOCLO
some light turbulence on final approach= CC prepare for a go-around
pleasantly warm in Malaga=39c remote stand no-APU (757)