An apparent administrative error may have cost Brussels Air $1 million after a flight from Brussels to Washington, D.C., was turned around over the Atlantic. According to various forum sources (but not confirmed by the airline) the A330 involved was a recent acquisition and a last-minute replacement for the flight. As the aircraft approached Canadian airspace, someone apparently realized the plane’s paperwork for landing in the U.S. wasn’t in order and the decision was made to turn around. According to quotes from passengers copied on the forums, they were told the Airbus’ registration wasn’t complete for U.S. flights and they were heading back to Belgium.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/administrative-error-costs-airline-1-million