Fuel Dumping JAL 762
JAL 762 a Japan Airlines B747-300 departed Brisbane 0900 21 October. Near top of climb it turned out to sea and shortly after pax saw heavy white vapor pouring from near each wingtip. Aircraft circled while this was going on but no PA made to anxious passengers who wondered what the hell was going on.
Aircraft returned to Brisbane and on descent a brief PA made that technical problem caused return. Nothing was said about fuel dumping. I had a friend on board who is curious to know what was the actual technical problem. Should the crew have advised the passengers of the fuel dump instead of shutting up about it?