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No early morning Emirates flight
I've noticed that today (5th) and tomorrow (6th) there hasn't been an early flight to Dubai. Is there any reason for this? Is it due to low passenger numbers? I was on EK18 a few weeks ago and it was only 75% full in economy, so I guessed it's due to it being a quite period, but then I remembered that it's meant to be getting an equipment upgrade soon isn't it?
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Are you sure, just checked in July and flight is bookable and is upgraded to B777
from 1st August.
I think you may find a few flights cancelled during low season as they were in May.
Ian
from 1st August.
I think you may find a few flights cancelled during low season as they were in May.
Ian
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Man to run out of fuel !!!!
report in tonights M.E.N
Manchester airport set to run out of fuel with passengers facing flights chaos | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk
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Manchester airport set to run out of fuel with passengers facing flights chaos | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk
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Manchester Airport Fuel problems
Seems (BBC News) the refuelling (fuel stock) system has a few problems, delays, diversions may be required............. Manchester Airport : Fuel Supply
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Liverpool have just released a new NOTAM stating diversions being accepted from MAN but fuel may not be available until tomorrow. The hilton at LPL should be nice and full tonight then!
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Rapidman47, I really don't think a thumbs up smiley is appropriate. Don't forget MAN isn't the only North West airport supplied by Stanlow.
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Manchester Airport is supplied with fuel via a direct pipeline from the Stanlow refinery at Ellesmere Port. This refinery was sold by Shell to Indian owned ESSAR a couple of years ago.
Fuel quality problems reported for the temporary discontinuance of supply.
1 + 1 = 2
Fuel quality problems reported for the temporary discontinuance of supply.
1 + 1 = 2
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Just announced on the BBC1 news that the problem at Stanlow has been resolved but it may take up to another six hours before fuel levels are back to normal at Manchester so travellers should expect delays rather than cancellations and have been asked to check with the airline before setting off.