Originally Posted by
ShotOne
In that case allow me to explain, lonewolf. The airspace over the channel is very busy. If a large corridor is suddenly rendered off-limits by an uncooperative aircraft, hundreds of aircraft under several different control authorities have to be rerouted or delayed on the ground. ATC did a superb job, but cranking the pressure on certainly increases the risk of calamity.
I perhaps do not see the severity level as you do, thanks for taking the time to explain so succinctly.
