20 minutes from disaster: Jet carrying 300 holidaymakers from Cancun declares ‘mayday’ over Birmingham after nearly running out of fuel in 100mph winds
A plane carrying nearly 300 holidaymakers came within 20 minutes of disaster after nearly running out of fuel in mid-air. The Boeing 787-8, flying from Cancun in Mexico, was due to arrive at Manchester Airport during Storm Pia’s 100mph winds in December 2023. Gearing up to land, the pilot was informed he was behind seven aircraft that were…