Approval given for non compliant flight plan

[Philip Argy]

This report just in from ABC Online News:

Air traffic controllers clear Santa for landing

Air Services Australia says it is making preparations for a special flight into Australian air space tonight.
Spokesman Rob Walker says they are expecting Santa late tonight, and staff are ready to track him on radar.
"He's actually going to head down the international dateline before making a big right hand turn and heading across the Pacific towards Australia," he said.
"We're expecting him to make landfall in Australia somewhere after midnight.
"He's not been too precise at this stage obviously letting us know that he needs to keep a little bit of magic and secrecy about what he's doing."

I look forward to following watching this amazing event on Webtrak! The real reason for the 40 minute delay is, of course, because you're not allowed to see Santa in real time.

[Grahame Hutchison]

Just came up on ACARS ....

RPC3336 PR0212 24/12/2008 21:48 Philippine Airlines - A330-301 Melbourne-Manila
VH-VQS JQ0748 24/12/2008 21:52 Jetstar - A320-232 Launceston-Sydney
VH-VQN JQ0423 24/12/2008 21:56 Jetstar - A320-232 Gold Coast-Sydney
FH-BQZ JQ0791 24/12/2008 22:02 Jetstar - Maroochydore-Sydney
SANTA1 SC0001 24/12/2008 22:22 Reindeer Air - Sleigh-438 North Pole-Sydney

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[Peter D]

Merry Christmas Everyone

[Dan Hammond]

Merry Christmas to you all and your Families, I hope you all have a great day!

[phil.l]

The same from me to merry christmas.

[Kieran Wells]

Merry Christmas! Look forward to some nice new metal in the new year!