US cancels TLV, DL 747 diverts to CDG
07-23-2014, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by WorldDC10
How many flights a day do you think go over Iraq? Huge number to and from the gulf including a lot of EY and EK.
Interesting how all of the "experts" on cable news that say they would have banned flights over Ukraine have never mentioned the flights over Iraq (or Afghanistan for that matter!)
Interesting how all of the "experts" on cable news that say they would have banned flights over Ukraine have never mentioned the flights over Iraq (or Afghanistan for that matter!)
I guess Corporate Security didn't think it would be prudent...
I'm thinking we should be going right over Iraq at 330, nordo, lights out, transponder off...OR...going over Bagdad, at 350kias, at 200'!
07-23-2014, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ShyGuy
There's a difference. No US passenger airliner is landing in Iraq. Whereas in Israel there are several USA airliners that land at Ben Gurion Tel Aviv airport that have to make an approach for landing. With all the rocket fire going on, one could hit a landing airliner. Unlike El Al, American jetliners don't have rocket countermeasures dealing with MANPADs or Stingers.
07-23-2014, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by filejw
Just an FYI MANPADS are not an issue at TLV (this week ).The type of rockets used by Hamas are unguided ground to ground missiles with rudimental direction ability. The biggest threat I was concerned with is falling debris after the Iron Dome hits an incoming missile. Missile used in the Ukraine is ballistic and a very sophisticated anti aircraft weapon.
07-23-2014, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by A321
They made the decision before the FAA put the restriction out.
Delta's diversion kicked everything off.
Delta's diversion kicked everything off.
Any rate, 3 crews are out of harms way...
07-23-2014, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Eldee5
Out of curiosity, did you fly over Teheran/Baku/Rostov FIRs....etc
07-23-2014, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ShyGuy
There's a difference. No US passenger airliner is landing in Iraq. Whereas in Israel there are several USA airliners that land at Ben Gurion Tel Aviv airport that have to make an approach for landing. With all the rocket fire going on, one could hit a landing airliner. Unlike El Al, American jetliners don't have rocket countermeasures dealing with MANPADs or Stingers.
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