A freak sandstorm in the Canary Islands left tourists stranded after causing severe disruption to flights to and from the region.
05.02.2020 - 12:41 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
An Airbus A380 superjumbo aborted a landing as strong winds battered Manchester Airport yesterday morning.
The world's biggest passenger aircraft, which can hold over 500 passengers, initiated a 'go around' as pilots tackled 40mph winds as they approached the runway.
The Emirates flight was seen to rise back up into the sky rather than touch down onto the tarmac in the early hours of Tuesday morning due to crosswinds.
It performed a lap before touching down on the second attempt.
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A freak sandstorm in the Canary Islands left tourists stranded after causing severe disruption to flights to and from the region.
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