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This has happened before recently, but not fuel contamination, something to do with a pump for the pipe line if my memory does not fail me, maybe 12 months + ago. Anyone remember ?. Jibes about 3rd world airport std are neither true or accurate in my experiance of Manchester and way too many 3rd world airports. When the lights go out when you are in the terminal or taxing for 10min (India / Africa) then you know you are in the 3rd world !!.
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@ Flying Lid
And why would the Owners country of origin matter 
Fuel is supplied into the Joint Fuelling system according to the latest standards, sometimes things go wrong. Better to catch it "at source" rather than find out about later
Having been involved in Jet Fuel shipping and certification internationally for 30+ years there is no complacency, systems are followed and if any doubt exists then supply stops.
Fuel is supplied into the Joint Fuelling system according to the latest standards, sometimes things go wrong. Better to catch it "at source" rather than find out about later
Having been involved in Jet Fuel shipping and certification internationally for 30+ years there is no complacency, systems are followed and if any doubt exists then supply stops.
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There seem to have been a fair number of the morning MAN EK flights completely cancelled in recent weeks. It is the quieter period but a loss of an A330 so many times just shows how tough things are out their.
BHX has had a lot of 3 class 77Ws recently too, for the same reason.
Nigel
BHX has had a lot of 3 class 77Ws recently too, for the same reason.
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Jibes about 3rd world airport std are neither true or accurate in my experiance of Manchester and way too many 3rd world airports.
Just what went wrong at Stanlow ? - I suppose we will never really know.
Good to hear back to normal soon - and I hope the problem is 100% resolved AND 100% monitored so as to not to happen again.
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Manchester Airport now reporting the fuel supply will be replenished in the early hours tomorrow and to expect no delays/cancellations tomorrow.....what's that Daily Telegraph? someone messed up your story?
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I was watching the news before and I have heard that they have now resolved the situation and they said that very few flights will be cancelled but there may be a few delays tonight and into tomorrow morning. They also said to still 'Check with your Airline'
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Telegraph now reporting that MAN "has run out of fuel" and that a dozen flights have been canx.
Stocks were finally exhausted at around 6pm, leaving dozens of flights facing cancellations or delays.
Last edited by TSR2; 6th Jun 2012 at 19:32.
TSR2 -
You are correct in reporting what the Telegraph is saying now. However, when I posted at 19.26, the article stated that "flights have been cancelled".
Knowing my fellow PPRuNers, I made sure my post was accurate!
You are correct in reporting what the Telegraph is saying now. However, when I posted at 19.26, the article stated that "flights have been cancelled".
Knowing my fellow PPRuNers, I made sure my post was accurate!
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How old was that boy MAG sent to speak to he BBC? 12? Came across as a total numpty. But ever was the case with MAG. Perhaps I'm just getting too old. 
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When the lights go out when you are in the terminal or taxing for 10min (India / Africa) then you know you are in the 3rd world !!.
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Fuel...don't panic Captain Mainwaring!
Was working with ZB and VS this morning. Confirmed at 4am that refuelling would not start until 0830. A lot of Jet2 and Easyjet flights had diverted to BRS/EMA/LTN to stock up before coming over so they were fine. All the early TOM flights had enough fuel.
MON flights to ALC and VCE had enough fuel and left with no delay, the rest of the morning ones had about 1hr delay tops so no big issue. It's great when a story attempts to cause havoc and the airport authorities can easily deal with it and minimise any delays.
MON flights to ALC and VCE had enough fuel and left with no delay, the rest of the morning ones had about 1hr delay tops so no big issue. It's great when a story attempts to cause havoc and the airport authorities can easily deal with it and minimise any delays.
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In total 13x flights were delayed 12x for less than 30 minutes and one for two and a half hours. The Tunisair night stopped as well.
Meanwhile 17x departures this morning also made splash and dashes into other UK airports before completing the onward journeys.
http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/fuelsupply.html
Meanwhile 17x departures this morning also made splash and dashes into other UK airports before completing the onward journeys.
http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/fuelsupply.html
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Jack, I would hardly say it was handled well. The fact that airlines had to divert to other bases is pretty bad and would have potentially have cost those carriers extra money.
And those that were delayed, it may have only been an hour but its an hour that should not have happened. I trust MAN would not be charging any airlines for late departure fees which some airports do.
I agree it could have been far worse, but to suggest it was easily dealt with is questionable.
And those that were delayed, it may have only been an hour but its an hour that should not have happened. I trust MAN would not be charging any airlines for late departure fees which some airports do.
I agree it could have been far worse, but to suggest it was easily dealt with is questionable.
