http://apnews.myway.com/article/20141229/as–indonesia-plane-f312b6eda8.html
In crowded skies, lost plane’s request for new path denied
Dec 29, 10:08 AM (ET)
By TRISNADI MARJAN and MARGIE MASON (AP)
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SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — The plane sought permission to climb above threatening clouds. Air traffic control couldn’t say yes immediately — there was no room. Six other commercial airliners were crowding the surrounding airspace, forcing AirAsia Flight 8501 to remain at a lower altitude.
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First, how crowded are the “friendly skies”?
Second, in today’s age, one always thinks of terrorism.
Third, guess “we” still have not fitted ALL planes with a locator that can’t be turned off.
Fourth, didn’t, after the MH370, we learn that the engines “call home”?
Argh!
Praying for these souls and their families. But it looks grim.
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