11 March Magnitude 9.0 Earthquake in Northern Japan and Impact to UA's Operations
Mar 11, 2011 | 12:28 am
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11 March Magnitude 9.0 Earthquake in Northern Japan and Impact to UA's Operations
Major earthquake hits Japan. Many UA flights diverted to various US (ANC) and Japanese cities (OKO, NGO, CTS...)
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Mar 11, 2011 at 11:52 am Reason: edited title to reflect current conditions
Mar 11, 2011 | 12:32 am
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Hope everybody (FTers and non FTers) are safe and sound!
Mar 11, 2011 | 12:39 am
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will United be issuing a travel waiver and how long are they expected to close for?
Mar 11, 2011 | 12:40 am
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Mar 11, 2011 | 12:40 am
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Mar 11, 2011 | 12:41 am
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8.9 Earthquake 230 mile north of Tokyo - Tsunami warning
USGS just revised it to 8.9 Huge Earthquake shook for 2 minutes. Tsunami of 30 feet hit northern part of Japan, Sendai airport wiped out by tsunami. Some buildings of Tokyo with major structural damage. Both Tokyo airports shut down briefly, some runways re-open now but mainly priority for emergency medical/supply flights.
Tsunami warnings for neighboring countries in Taiwan, Philippines, etc.
Hawaii under Tsunami warning (upgrade from Tsunami watch)
Tsunami warnings for neighboring countries in Taiwan, Philippines, etc.
Hawaii under Tsunami warning (upgrade from Tsunami watch)
Last edited by npei; Mar 11, 2011 at 12:54 am Reason: Tsunami warning now for Hawaii
Mar 11, 2011 | 12:41 am
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ANA's website: http://fli.ana.co.jp/fs/intenmenu - it is flooded right now but this is what was posted about 20 minutes ago:
March 11, 2011 16:35(JST)
///Earthquake in Japan(Northern part of Miyagi Pref.)///
Flights from/to some airports in Japan may be delayed, canceled, diverted, or return due to earthquake in Japan.
Please check schedule of your flight above "Flight".
The lines of ANA reservation center are busy now.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Mar 11, 2011 | 12:52 am
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My heart goes out to those effected by this quake and tsunami. Tsunami warning have been placed for Hawaii. This quake is an 8.9 and it is reported as one of the largest earthquakes of its kind. This information is subject to change as the night goes on.
Mar 11, 2011 | 12:53 am
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Just tracking some random flights. Looks like UA837 has been re-routed several times, now into Yokota AFB (OKO); however when you try and get details nothing shows up.
Mar 11, 2011 | 12:57 am
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Terrible news! Hawaii now is under tsunami warning!
Mar 11, 2011 | 1:00 am
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Look like a mess
881 - ORD-NRT diverted to ANC
891 - LAX-NRT diverted to CTS
837 - SFO-NRT diverted to NGO
875 - SEA-NRT diverted to NGO
879 - HNL-NRT diverted to KIX??
876 - SIN-NRT diverted to NGO
882 - BKK-NRT diverted to ??
897 - IAD-NRT ??
881 - ORD-NRT diverted to ANC
891 - LAX-NRT diverted to CTS
837 - SFO-NRT diverted to NGO
875 - SEA-NRT diverted to NGO
879 - HNL-NRT diverted to KIX??
876 - SIN-NRT diverted to NGO
882 - BKK-NRT diverted to ??
897 - IAD-NRT ??
Mar 11, 2011 | 1:01 am
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A colleague is currently at Narita. He was schedule to fly home to SFO. People were evacuated from the terminal building and told to sit down outside on the ground while aftershocks rolled through. With incoming flights diverted, sounds it will be a long day/night for everyone.
Mar 11, 2011 | 1:07 am
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HND is now open for arrivals only. NRT still closed. Looks like KIX is fine.
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Mar 11, 2011 | 1:10 am
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Not all true, UA 837 is on a US AF base somewhere west of Tokyo. Saw three or so other UA and CO jets, as well as AA, KLM, Delta.
Mar 11, 2011 | 1:12 am
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Next to us is N786UA and another UA aircraft (can't see tail) as well as AA N799AN.
Also N78008 (?) - new livery 777.
Also N78008 (?) - new livery 777.