Diversions from around the globe (medical, technical, ...) 2017

[Homo Aeroportus]

And I m blocked in CPT as our flight didn t leave IST last night... our travel agent will try to sort it out... any suggestions?

Stij

Hi Stij,
You may end up having plenty of extra free time and if you haven’t been there yet you may want to drive out to Cape Agulhas. It is about 200km from Capetown heading towards P.E. then Bredasdorp and it is the actual southernmost point of Africa, the divider between Indian and Atlantic oceans. Nothing in front but 4000km of raging seas to the Antarctica.
Nearby is the picturesque village of Arniston (Waenhuiskrans in plaaslike taal) famous for its fishermen house, of old Dutch architectural style.

And how does a Homo Aeroportus know about the place? Well, FAOB, Overberg Lugmagbasis is only 10 clicks North of Waenhuiskrans …
That makes this post more "aviation-related".

Enjoy your prolonged stay.

[Stij]

You may end up having plenty of extra free time and if you haven’t been there yet you may want to drive out to Cape Agulhas. It is about 200km from Capetown heading towards P.E. then Bredasdorp and it is the actual southernmost point of Africa, the divider between Indian and Atlantic oceans. Nothing in front but 4000km of raging seas to the Antarctica.
Nearby is the picturesque village of Arniston (Waenhuiskrans in plaaslike taal) famous for its fishermen house, of old Dutch architectural style.

Hi Homo Aeroportus,

Been there, done that, and took a wonderfull picture of the lighthouse.

We re planning to visit some vineyards such as Newton Johnson in Hermanus and Uva Mira in Stellenbosch.

And to stay aviation related: the last 5 days there was a bush fire around us. Huey s and Air tankers dominated the skies all day long. Even South African Airforce participated with their Puma s!

Stij

[luchtzak]

This one tonight in IST is really special. Diversion to Minsk Where the temperature is actually -24

https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flig ... 1/#c1880fe

The temperature is not a problem, what is the problem are the strong wing and the snow.

Nieuwsblad reports: some passengers diverted to Gaziantep, close to the Syrian border, still there http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20170108_02662650

[nordikcam]

Member Stij is blocked at CPT since yesterday 7 jan...till next thursday 12 jan if I understood wel. It's funny he has great time in South Africa I can understand perfectly...but 5 days without TK solutions ?
Is it correct ?

[DIBO]

5 days without TK solutions

If pax on BRU-IST-CPT got stuck for the next couple of days in Gaziantep 800km from IST (see post of @luchtzak), it might take some time to sort out the problems the other way around CPT-IST-BRU. IST is still at the top of the FR24 worst delay list, with heavy snow shower forecasts for Monday afternoon. So getting all planes back on the right airport at the right time, wil take some time. Let alone, finding free seats for all those stranded pax.

[nordikcam]

5 days without TK solutions

If pax on BRU-IST-CPT got stuck for the next couple of days in Gaziantep 800km from IST (see post of @luchtzak), it might take some time to sort out the problems the other way around CPT-IST-BRU. IST is still at the top of the FR24 worst delay list, with heavy snow shower forecasts for Monday afternoon. So getting all planes back on the right airport at the right time, wil take some time. Let alone, finding free seats for all those stranded pax.

Of course I understand perfectly...that's a big problem for TK and IST airport !
But for the passenger point of view : during 5 days...no seat from CPT to BRU with KL/AF or with ET via ADD or via Durban and Jo'burg with SA, BA, LH, LX etc...etc...? I guess it's a little bit special but I'm not at CPT airport right now !

[sn26567]

Of course I understand perfectly...that's a big problem for TK and IST airport !
But for the passenger point of view : during 5 days...no seat from CPT to BRU with KL/AF or with ET via ADD or via Durban and Jo'burg with SA, BA, LH, LX etc...etc...? I guess it's a little bit special but I'm not at CPT airport right now !

Exactly: it seems to me that TK could have re-booked passengers on other airlines. That would probably have cost them less than five days of hotel nights and meals.

[Homo Aeroportus]

Things are not really improving much at LTBA/IST.

According to FR24, there are currently 90% of arriving flights cancelled. "Only" 67% of those departing but a good number of those not cancelled are somewhat delayed ... by 6-7 hours !

Current Wx is so-so with 0°C and +90% humidity but snow is still in the forecast.
TAF: LTBA 091640Z 0918/1024 05015KT 9999 SCT030 BKN100 TEMPO 0918/0922 4000 -SHSN SCT010 BKN025 BECMG 1004/1007 -SHSNRA SCT010 BKN025 BECMG 1007/1011 06017G28KT TEMPO 1011/1015 3000 SHSNRA BKN008 BKN025

Hope things will clear up or Stij will run short of sunscreen

H.A.

[luchtzak]

300 flights are planned for today after snow removal at Ataturk Airport. Follow our web site for up-to-date info: turkishairlines.com/en-int/corpora…

http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/c ... tanbul-852

[Stij]

CPT IST is now departing every day... it always comes in hugely delayed but as the plane normally stays 5 hours on the ground, a lot can be made up...

Weather for the coming days at IST is said to stay above zero with almost no snow... so we still expect to make it home by friday!

We already bought more sun cream and Chenin Blanc...

Stij

[galaxy]

We already bought more sun cream and Chenin Blanc...

Stij

I wish you :

[Stij]

I wish you :

Baie dankie!

[quixoticguide]

OO-JDL - TB304 diverted to Lajes (TER) yesterday from Punta Cana (PUJ)
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airc ... l/#c24dbad


Now on her way to BRU
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flig ... 4/#c2588b4

[Yuqu12]

What was the reason? Is it once more a technical diversion?

[JAF737]

What was the reason? Is it once more a technical diversion?

I was wondering how long it would take to see that dumb question coming...

[Yuqu12]

What was the reason? Is it once more a technical diversion?

I was wondering how long it would take to see that dumb question coming...

Why is that a dumb question? Just because it is an option? When the dreamliner makes a diversion, it very often for technical reasons, whether you like it or not.

[sn26567]

What was the reason? Is it once more a technical diversion?

I was wondering how long it would take to see that dumb question coming...

Why would the question be stupid? The diversion could as well be medical, or caused by an unruly passenger, or smell in the cockpit, or whatever other reason.

[Yuqu12]

I think the "dumb" part is the fact that I point out the chance of a technical reason more than an other reason for the diversion.

[Passenger]

OO-JDL - TB304 diverted to Lajes (TER) yesterday from Punta Cana (PUJ)
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airc ... l/#c24dbad

Now on her way to BRU
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flig ... 4/#c2588b4

My personal opinion: a medical diversion:
1. they remained af FL400 during the first 15 minutes of their diversion.
2. they stayed on the ground for 2,5 hours: time needed for deboarding a patient and refueling.

[JAF737]

I think the "dumb" part is the fact that I point out the chance of a technical reason more than an other reason for the diversion.

The dumb part of your question was the "once more a technical diversion"...

Can you please make a list of the technical diversions you know of the JDL?