[Scan-DC] Who decides to divert a flight?

[Brian Rokus]

In light of the recent discussions about in-flight medical emergencies, here's an interesting explainer on how the decision to divert is made - and the sometimes high cost implications for the airline:

 

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> From: oldsdoug at hotmail.com
> To: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 13:43:06 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Large Rocket Launch - Wallops Island - May 5, 2009
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> The latest weather forecast shows an 85% probability of violating launch weather constraints. Countdown continues.about 1 hour ago from web
> T-6 hours, 45 minutes.
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> This is Mercury Control.
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> Col. John "Shorty" Powers
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> > From: andrew at leyden.com
> > To: scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
> > Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 10:52:12 -0400
> > Subject: [Scan-DC] Large Rocket Launch - Wallops Island - May 5, 2009
> >
> > Well hell. It's grey and cloudy here but if it clears up by tonight
> > you might want to head to somewhere with a good Eastern view (think
> > the Western Shore of Maryland, Annapolis, etc) to catch a glimpse of a
> > big Minatour rocket going up from Wallops Island, VA
> >
> > http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/05/nasa-will-try-to-launch-a-rocket-in-virginia-tonight-watch-it-with-your-kids/
> >
> > These things are pretty visible for quite a distance so if you want to
> > do something cool with the kids it's an option (if--if--if it clears
> > up tonight, and the current forecast is not looking good). They put
> > out some really bright flames and can be seen for about 800 miles.
> >
> > Last minute updates here: http://twitter.com/NASA_Wallops
> >
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