Originally Posted by
DENpilot
Ah, and how would one know that?
Also they didn't go to a gate. They went to the ramp area. Not sure why evacuation on a closed runway would be any less safe.
Ever heard of Air Canada 797? That crew didn't think the smoke was a big deal either and delayed evacuation by 90 seconds.
Swiss 111?
Shall I go on?
Please. Your knowledge of history is poor at best.
The crew asked the tower if smoke or flames were visible from the tower. No. The smoke in the cabin was light at worst. It was not increasing or billowing. There were most likely no firebells. So, instead of evacuating on an active taxiway or runway, they took a minute or two to taxi to a ramp. Good job.
Most likely a malfunctioning PACK and isolated by the QRH. Great job by the crew.