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Gordon Barlow Jan 4th 2015 3:44 pm

Fog-bound in Abu Dhabi
 
I thought you fellows in the Gulf States might like to read this report:
Passengers stuck on Etihad Airlines Flight 183 for nearly 28 hours land at San Francisco International Airport | abc7news.com

busybee2 Jan 6th 2015 6:13 am

Re: Fog-bound in Abu Dhabi
 
why? everyone who lives here is very well aware of the fog...and the issues its had on all the uae airports...! although this is the first time fog to hit at xmas time. its usually much earlier or much later in the year.

Gordon Barlow Jan 6th 2015 6:56 am

Re: Fog-bound in Abu Dhabi
 

Originally Posted by busybee2 (Post 11523761)
why? everyone who lives here is very well aware of the fog...and the issues its had on all the uae airports...! although this is the first time fog to hit at xmas time. its usually much earlier or much later in the year.

Oh. OK. I apologise for wasting your precious time. Silly me!

NewCaledonia Jan 6th 2015 8:40 am

Re: Fog-bound in Abu Dhabi
 

Originally Posted by Gordon Barlow (Post 11522042)

Completely illegal under EU or US regulations. But I guess for UAE-owned Etihad rules are different while in Abu Dhabi.

busybee2 Jan 6th 2015 7:40 pm

Re: Fog-bound in Abu Dhabi
 

Originally Posted by NewCaledonia (Post 11523870)
Completely illegal under EU or US regulations. But I guess for UAE-owned Etihad rules are different while in Abu Dhabi.

yes there are rules for eu etc but gcc different kettle of fish. to be honest the fog never comes at this time and affect the planes... so i think it was a big surprise... caught them napping a bit.

Inselaffen Jan 6th 2015 8:02 pm

Re: Fog-bound in Abu Dhabi
 

Originally Posted by busybee2 (Post 11524336)
yes there are rules for eu etc but gcc different kettle of fish. to be honest the fog never comes at this time and affect the planes... so i think it was a big surprise... caught them napping a bit.

shouldn't have. It hit Dubai flights a few days before

al dente Jan 7th 2015 9:09 pm

Re: Fog-bound in Abu Dhabi
 
It caught the 100 or so cars short this morning. Fog Thursday?

Beakersful Jan 7th 2015 9:42 pm

Re: Fog-bound in Abu Dhabi
 
About midnight there was 60kms of thick fog starting 35kms from Abu Dhabi towards the KSA border. Some cars tried to convoy it, some played Race'n'Chase through them.

busybee2 Jan 7th 2015 11:13 pm

Re: Fog-bound in Abu Dhabi
 

Originally Posted by Beakersful (Post 11525795)
About midnight there was 60kms of thick fog starting 35kms from Abu Dhabi towards the KSA border. Some cars tried to convoy it, some played Race'n'Chase through them.

it was foggy late at night... so obviously may still be there come the morning rush hour.

Beakersful Jan 7th 2015 11:27 pm

Re: Fog-bound in Abu Dhabi
 
Well, admittedly many drivers did immediately stop due to too high lights, non - working wipers, half blind or just incompetent drivers.

so, yes. Some of them very well might still be there ;)

mentalist Jan 9th 2015 6:04 pm

Re: Fog-bound in Abu Dhabi
 
I was twice overtaken on a densely foggy Emirates Rd to RAK last week by red and white Sharjah Police SUVs speeding with hazard lights flashing but with no other lights on. Sets a good example.


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