Quick question...
This is getting very political; a battle of wits between BA and NATS/CAA/HMG despite what BA say.
Have been watching BA084 at FL340 in orbit over the Irish sea/IOM for the best part of an hour...whilst others arriving from the USA are heading for Shannon.
Could it be that BA084 is being used by the company as a 'fuel emergency' trial aircraft to force the issue and request a straight in to LHR or MAN?
pp