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5th Apr 2010, 07:02
Hello all. My wife and two kids were on the Saturday flight 3 April from Abu Dhabi to Narita (EY876). Just got off the phone to her and she told me that they were turned away from Chinese airspace because there had been a diplomatic clearance problem for the overflight. They held for about an hour then diverted to Lahore for a refuel and for EY HQ to sort things out. They got there in the end, about 4 hours late.
Anyone know what happened? Teething problems for the new route or is this kind of thing happening regularly?
She said the crew were great, kept them in the picture the whole time and swore black and blue that they had the clearance approved before they left.
Just curious as an ATC and regular EY customer.
Cheers,
NFR.
Anyone know what happened? Teething problems for the new route or is this kind of thing happening regularly?
She said the crew were great, kept them in the picture the whole time and swore black and blue that they had the clearance approved before they left.
Just curious as an ATC and regular EY customer.
Cheers,
NFR.