Weather & Technical Diversions, Delays & Cancellations

[JRP]

Looks like LS231 LBA BCN returning to LBA got as far south as Stoke and now in the hold above LBA

 

[SierraHotel]

The curse of GDFO strikes again!

 

[White Heather]

Looks like LS231 LBA BCN returning to LBA got as far south as Stoke and now in the hold above LBA

Landed OK and going back out a bit later. No doubt the circling was to reduce weight? Anyway, just as well it's OK to operate as our spare 738 seems to have gone to LPL this morning, not for the first time either.

 

[The Pole]

Anyone know why the Aer Lingus from and to Belfast was cancelled this morning?
I am flying with them on Saturday!!!

 

[lbaspotter]

Anyway, just as well it's OK to operate as our spare 738 seems to have gone to LPL this morning, not for the first time either.

Looks like a tall swap as G-DRTX is due in from Liverpool shortly as EXS049A

 

[Sherburnflyer92]

Landed OK and going back out a bit later. No doubt the circling was to reduce weight? Anyway, just as well it's OK to operate as our spare 738 seems to have gone to LPL this morning, not for the first time either.

The "spare" is a standby and I believe they have them at other bases (Manchester for sure). This is launched in case of any disruption around the network - be it to prevent a delay; or rescue passengers.

Unfortunately in the aviation world you deal with a couple of things; put a perfect plan in place; then along comes another problem which makes the original plan seem stupid. The foresight of hindsight is definitely lost in aviation.

 

[White Heather]

This afternoon's Jet2 flight from Paris CDG aborted its landing and went around and into the hold for 15 minutes before trying again and making a perfect landing. It was said by those in the know that it had a technical issue. No prizes for guessing which of the 300s was operating!

 

[SierraHotel]

Landing gear issue having just spoken to some pax.

 

[White Heather]

Landing gear issue having just spoken to some pax.

An issue they obviously fixed. That said , not long after it landed, the 'spare' 737 800 was towed on to stand from the Eastern apron - possibly to operate in lieu of the unwell 300, FO.

 

[SierraHotel]

Let's hope these regularly occurring 300 issues expedite their withdrawal!

 

[White Heather]

Let's hope these regularly occurring 300 issues expedite their withdrawal!

They can't withdraw them unless there's replacement aircraft aveilsble - 7 of them. Presumably they'd be replaced by used 800s unless they go all Airbus on us.

 

[BCFC]

The curse of GDFO strikes again!

What a bag of s***e that thing is and it questions just how good Jet2 maintenance actually is….they should actually say its a lemon and needs to go.

 

[oldendays]

GDFO is borrowing borrowed time! CELI was only allowed two incidents in quick succession before she was carted off.

 

[Len Fish]

GDFO is after early retirement on ill health grounds!

 

[LBA4EVER]

Landing gear issue having just spoken to some pax.

Nothing too serious then!

 

[LBA4EVER]

Noticed a few missed approaches whilst driving about at 6pm, anything going on at lba?

 

[BlueManc]

Noticed a few missed approaches whilst driving about at 6pm, anything going on at lba?

A few squalls about. Heavy showers but without the forecast thunder.

 

[752]

Anyone know why Ryanair ALC diverted into LPL? Everything else looks to have got in fine

 

[White Heather]

Anyone know why Ryanair ALC diverted into LPL? Everything else looks to have got in fine

Can't be weather. No issues here. The inbound divert was a Malta Air MAX. We now have a flight in from LPL at 2125 which is a Ryanair 800. Aircraft swap?

 

[752]

Can't be weather. No issues here. The inbound divert was a Malta Air MAX. We now have a flight in from LPL at 2125 which is a Ryanair 800. Aircraft swap?

Looks to be positioning back, however original aircraft was 9H-VUE has been swapped with EI-DWO. ETD now 21:30