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Why a transatlantic flight made a rare landing in Portland, Maine
WMTW • • business
Key Points:
- A United Airlines Boeing 757-200 flight from Edinburgh to Washington Dulles made an unexpected fuel stop at Portland International Jetport due to stronger-than-expected headwinds over the Atlantic.
- The 757-200 is larger than the typical Airbus A321 that usually serves Portland, requiring special equipment like a scissor lift for refueling because of its height.
- Approximately 5,000 gallons of fuel were added while passengers remained onboard, with Portland Fire Department units standing by for safety during the process.
- The plane landed at around 4:15 p.m., stayed on the ground for just over an hour, and then continued its journey to Washington Dulles.
