Antigua:
Quite right. The application of common sense in these matters will usually see everybody home safe and well when something unforseen has happened. I too am sorry that this has degenerated a little. All I a wanted to do was encourage people to speak up early so that we don't ever get to MAYDAY and, as I have said, as long as nobody abuses that privilege ATC will be quite happy to oblige.
I seem to remember you were going to speak to SRG about relevant issues. Any joy?
Bellerophon:
"PT alert". Mmmmm. I am not supposed to comment on any alleged ATC procedures (commercially sensitive and all that) but suffice it to say that it is unlikely that Concorde will have to divert out of the hold due fuel. Make of that what you will. There is another thread running somewhere which is more explicit.
Point 4
