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VS16 from MCO

PostPosted: 15 Sep 2015, 08:27
by Traveller
Anyone know why the incoming flight from MCO is going via Cardiff?

Re: VS16 from MCO

PostPosted: 15 Sep 2015, 10:06
by Jaguar41
It had to add more fuel as it used more than expected.

Re: VS16 from MCO

PostPosted: 15 Sep 2015, 11:24
by Traveller
Thanks for the info

Re: VS16 from MCO

PostPosted: 15 Sep 2015, 13:08
by Fuzzy14
I'm sure it had plenty of fuel to reach LGW the issue was the pilot didn't want to eat into any contingency but even still it's a 747 nowhere near the limit of it's range I find it pretty odd that it had to stop and refuel. The headwinds must have been exceptional.

Re: VS16 from MCO

PostPosted: 16 Sep 2015, 08:51
by Traveller
Is this sort of information available to the public or only for industry 'insiders' - just curious.

Re: VS16 from MCO

PostPosted: 16 Sep 2015, 11:13
by CHill710
Traveller wrote:Is this sort of information available to the public or only for industry 'insiders' - just curious.


The Aviation Herald is worth an occasional read as long as you are not a nervous flyer.

http://avherald.com

Re: VS16 from MCO

PostPosted: 16 Sep 2015, 13:41
by Jaguar41
If you look on the virgin app and put the flt no it comes up with reason fo the delay, hope that help.

Re: VS16 from MCO

PostPosted: 17 Sep 2015, 08:15
by Traveller
Jaguar41 wrote:If you look on the virgin app and put the flt no it comes up with reason fo the delay, hope that help.

Thanks will give it a try