Brits swelter in plane ordeal

Almost 300 British tourists were kept on a plane in scorching heat for six hours after an unscheduled fuel stop.
The 288 holidaymakers from Manchester were refused a chance to get off the Boeing 767-300 to stretch their legs during the ordeal at Calcutta Airport.
The Thomson flight left Manchester at 4pm on Wednesday bound for Phuket, Thailand.
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It was diverted to Calcutta due to military manoeuvres in Indian air space.
A Thomson spokeswoman said: "Air Traffic Control advised before the flight air space would be closed due to military manoeuvres in Indian air space and the plane was re-routed. Due to the extended flight path, an additional fuel stop was required."
13/04/07 Glasgow Evening Times, UK

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