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This is probably policy for no frills airlines.
Stansted was always the 'overflow' airport for London,
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the landing strip designated for hijacked planes. -
Pilots don't declare a fuel emergency unless it's actually an emergency and there would be serious repercussions if one was caught doing it just to queue jump.
@radar are we talking actual emergencies or just a few pan pans?
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@Charlie_L
When an airport like Gatwick shuts down it may be that declaring a fuel emergency is a good way to get to the front of the queue and ensure that you are diverted to Luton and not to Prestwick.