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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

BIZARRE: Tui flight s mayday call ignored despite dangerously low levels of fuel | Mind Blowing Facts

The Tui flight touched down in adverse weather conditions on 21 December 2023 (file photo) - (Getty Images)

A report has found that a Mexico to Manchester flight was forced to wait as another aircraft touched down, even though the crew had declared a mayday fuel emergency.

The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) found the Tui-operated Boeing 787-8 aircraft experienced a “serious incident” after a missed approach due to adverse weather conditions on 21 December 2023.

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