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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

Tui flight’s mayday call ignored despite dangerously low levels of fuel

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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