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Old 26th Jul 2010, 14:20
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The Strasser scheme is AIUI intended for weather diversions, but obviously would also cover a Mayday situation which is much more serious.

There have been suggestions that a proportion of pilots have been using this to avoid landing fees, which is perhaps why some airports took a long time to sign up. Big airports like London Gatwick were AFAIK not asked to participate, presumably because they would be sure to refuse (with landing+handling fees around £500).

I am not aware of any deal or agreement or official policy when it comes to a Mayday to one of these big ones, and I would expect to be charged the full whack if I landed at say Gatwick. But one might be lucky...
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