BA 777 (BA257) LHR-DEL Returned
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Anyone know why this flight returned, looks like G-YMMP was on its way to DEL Saturday 31st, got as far as Poland and then returned !!
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It's all to do with the raising of the retirement age to 65. Senility set in and he forgot where he was going and suddenly had a brain f@rt.
He decided he had been in India the previous evening as he let one drop and smelt a curry odour, thus confirming his suspicions, so did a 180.
He decided he had been in India the previous evening as he let one drop and smelt a curry odour, thus confirming his suspicions, so did a 180.
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keefytam, I see this is your first post, so welcome. If you havenīt frequented PPRuNe much until now, you might not know that although this is indeed Spotters Corner, most of us get a little weary about posts asking why a particular a/c has turned back or diverted. There are many reasons for such events and most are of no significant interest.
Just as an example, I was on aflight from AMS to YVR when we turned back 2.5 hrs into the flight. We had developed a technical problem with which we could actually have continued safely on to YVR. The Captain explained however, that the problem would have had to be fixed prior to the return flight and as they had no spares available in YVR it was decided by ops that to avoid a shed load of additional logistical problems we would return to AMS. When we got in, there was a spare a/c and crew waiting to take us on to YVR.
Just as an example, I was on aflight from AMS to YVR when we turned back 2.5 hrs into the flight. We had developed a technical problem with which we could actually have continued safely on to YVR. The Captain explained however, that the problem would have had to be fixed prior to the return flight and as they had no spares available in YVR it was decided by ops that to avoid a shed load of additional logistical problems we would return to AMS. When we got in, there was a spare a/c and crew waiting to take us on to YVR.
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a. dont read the posts that clearly weary you
b. your post about the flight you were on was incredibly boring
c. how do you know if its of interest or not...are you a psychic in your spare time ?
a. dont read the posts that clearly weary you
b. your post about the flight you were on was incredibly boring
c. how do you know if its of interest or not...are you a psychic in your spare time ?
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BA 777 (BA257) LHR-DEL Returned
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The reason why your queried BA flight returned is probably even more boring but not as boring as your query. I suggest you try google instead of belittling someone who has taken the time to answer your inane question.
The reason why your queried BA flight returned is probably even more boring but not as boring as your query. I suggest you try google instead of belittling someone who has taken the time to answer your inane question.
keefy
Yes........
By all means pose the question but you need to be aware that whilst the details of the DEL turnback may well be known to some on here companys don't take at all kindly to the leaking of "in house" info....
However from the public domain the original, turnback aircraft was IIC, there's some info here (and as has been pointed out, Google is your friend)
http://www.thebasource.com/
Anyone know why this flight returned
By all means pose the question but you need to be aware that whilst the details of the DEL turnback may well be known to some on here companys don't take at all kindly to the leaking of "in house" info....
However from the public domain the original, turnback aircraft was IIC, there's some info here (and as has been pointed out, Google is your friend)
http://www.thebasource.com/
I'm glad my post bored you as much as yours bored me!
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DaveReidUK, I actually did answer the OP's question but neither you nor he/she picked up on that. In fact the flight passed through our sectors (twice 
) but I'm not at liberty to reveal any details. That's up to the operator.
) but I'm not at liberty to reveal any details. That's up to the operator.
DaveReidUK, I actually did answer the OP's question but neither you nor he/she picked up on that.
OP:
Anyone know why this flight returned
keefytam, I see this is your first post, so welcome. If you havenīt frequented PPRuNe much until now, you might not know that although this is indeed Spotters Corner, most of us get a little weary about posts asking why a particular a/c has turned back or diverted. There are many reasons for such events and most are of no significant interest.
Just as an example, I was on aflight from AMS to YVR when we turned back 2.5 hrs into the flight. We had developed a technical problem with which we could actually have continued safely on to YVR. The Captain explained however, that the problem would have had to be fixed prior to the return flight and as they had no spares available in YVR it was decided by ops that to avoid a shed load of additional logistical problems we would return to AMS. When we got in, there was a spare a/c and crew waiting to take us on to YVR.
Just as an example, I was on aflight from AMS to YVR when we turned back 2.5 hrs into the flight. We had developed a technical problem with which we could actually have continued safely on to YVR. The Captain explained however, that the problem would have had to be fixed prior to the return flight and as they had no spares available in YVR it was decided by ops that to avoid a shed load of additional logistical problems we would return to AMS. When we got in, there was a spare a/c and crew waiting to take us on to YVR.
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If you are not the condescending, arrogant human being that you are coming across as, why do you bother, if it annoys you so much, reading planespotters corner?
I have read and re read your answer, even after you have editted it and I must be blind because I cannot see how you answered my simple question in any size shape or form, and three eighty as you think you are far more intelligent (you state he answered my question) perhaps you could explain to us how he did answer it? I think what you might of meant was "my inane reply"
@wiggy thank you for the link 
If you are not the condescending, arrogant human being that you are coming across as, why do you bother, if it annoys you so much, reading planespotters corner?
I have read and re read your answer, even after you have editted it and I must be blind because I cannot see how you answered my simple question in any size shape or form, and three eighty as you think you are far more intelligent (you state he answered my question) perhaps you could explain to us how he did answer it? I think what you might of meant was "my inane reply"
instead of belittling someone who has taken the time to answer your inane question
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Hello and good tidings..........
I have seized the opportunity on this thread to make my first post on PPRuNe. I don't want to hijack the thread, my question simply ties in with the OP's question.
Anyway, I have been reading this site now for about 3 months and I love it. I hate flying but I'm in love with all things "flying"....go figure. My wife has a straight jacket picked out for me already
My question is the following. A while back we were on a flight on Macau Air from Macau to Seoul, Korea. About 1.5 hours into the flight (3 hour total, so about halfway) the Captain informed us that we had to turn back because we lost our weather radar. I'm aware that an airline pilot cannot wilfully fly into a storm so would that be the reason for us having to turn back? We were delayed about 2 hours even before boarding so it could perhaps have been that the problem was evident even before we took off? Is it normal to turn back because of a weather radar problem?
When we got to Macau we had to circle for about 50 minutes. Would that have been to burn fuel before landing, dumping fuel because there may have been something else going on? It seems that if we had already flow 3 hours into a 3 hour flight we should have been pretty close to not having much fuel left?
Thanks in advance and apologies again for posting on an existing thread.
Anyway, I have been reading this site now for about 3 months and I love it. I hate flying but I'm in love with all things "flying"....go figure. My wife has a straight jacket picked out for me already
My question is the following. A while back we were on a flight on Macau Air from Macau to Seoul, Korea. About 1.5 hours into the flight (3 hour total, so about halfway) the Captain informed us that we had to turn back because we lost our weather radar. I'm aware that an airline pilot cannot wilfully fly into a storm so would that be the reason for us having to turn back? We were delayed about 2 hours even before boarding so it could perhaps have been that the problem was evident even before we took off? Is it normal to turn back because of a weather radar problem?
When we got to Macau we had to circle for about 50 minutes. Would that have been to burn fuel before landing, dumping fuel because there may have been something else going on? It seems that if we had already flow 3 hours into a 3 hour flight we should have been pretty close to not having much fuel left?
Thanks in advance and apologies again for posting on an existing thread.
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Well, if you read the link (provided after my first post) and compare that to my little anecdote you may note the similarities. But, yes, on reflection it was a tad too subtle I guess. I have nothing further to say on the matter.
