Interesting... DCA and FLL out of space on the ground so waving off diversions (ground stop is cancelled, but apparently still sorting itself out).
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@ai6yr This is going to sound kooky, but I loved working rez for British Airways and really loved it when things went sideways.
Hurricane Gloria, the biggest storm pre-Sandy, was a rush. People were freaked out and calling just to be doing something. Channeling a calm person felt like a useful challenge.
With any luck the airlines have brought in extra help, at least for the phones.
Cannot imagine the incandescent rage in the corner offices, though.
@Eohippa Ah, you sound like someone handy in a crisis! (ie able to channel calm when everyone else is losing it)
@ai6yr I mean not surprised. You would have too at best tow those planes out of where they are parked and Ill bet they do not have tons of tugs which are already in use moving active planes
I also wonder about fuel. Like if you suddenly stuff an airport to max with planes do they have enough fuel to handle all those planes departing?
Planes carry the bare minimum to make the flight and only have reserves as required by law (Hence why our 757 from barcelona to newark, NJ) had to land in Bangor to get more fuel because of unexpected headwinds) so if they divert they will need fuel to depart