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Was watching EIN073 en-route from Faro to Belfast City a short while-ago it descend from FL360 to FL280 after passing the point STG over Northern Spain, this seems unusual however I know it was still in Spanish airspace, It seems to be gone off radar now and is probably entering Shanwick control but does this altitude not seem unusual to anyone?
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Just to add EIN491 has descend to FL290 so I'm guessing its due to Westbound traffic, are such low altitudes a regular occurrence? Its the first time I've seen such low altitudes.
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Could be many reasons. Strong headwinds (though unlikely in that direction) or possibly significant CAT between 290 and 360 in that area. Or a host of other reasons. Who cares really?
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I wouldn't call FL280 a low altitude although I know that some aircraft fly much higher.
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Are we not allowed ask questions about something we have an interest in?
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Yes of course you are, and I gave you two plausible answers. But, equally, am I not allowed to express an opinion?
most likely due to significant turbulence,
