Offloading pax during severe weather

[Bandit_Driver]

I agree if you have two equally good options to keep the pax safe and one creates less of a headache and delays for the company afterwards it should be used.

 

[NW004]

Legally shut down by what authority?

Not saying you're wrong, just an honest question. I've spoken with ramp supervisors at my operation, and skimmed through our GOM, and can't find any clear guidance on what criteria shuts down a ramp.

This is usually stated in the station ground operations manual, every airline must have one as well as the airport ASSAP, any lighting within a 5 mile vicinity calls for ramp closure.

Source : Im a station manager

 

[Bandit_Driver]

This is usually stated in the station ground operations manual, every airline must have one as well as the airport ASSAP, any lighting within a 5 mile vicinity calls for ramp closure.

Source : Im a station manager

yup. each ramp has different criteria but generally adverse weather can shut down a ramp. The Severe weather is pretty strict at some places like PIT, and the managers have discretion in other areas. I've seen ramps closed for freezing rain as well.

 

[Tommay85]

So if there's a volcanic eruption and lava is on it's way, you have to just sit there and melt?

 

[scooter2525]

So if there's a volcanic eruption and lava is on it's way, you have to just sit there and melt?

Hanger won't fix that.

 

[Tommay85]

Haha, indeed