Gosselies is now used as an alternate airport for Brussels.

Some said they received good deals, but others complained about having to accept flights at odd hours from alternate airports, with connections to boot.

Holding over the destination or alternate airports is a required part of some flight plans.

He expected a strong negative reaction from the President if he chose to divert the airplane and land at an alternate airport.

The other factor which is also helpful depends on the positioning of the initial alternate airport.

The controller asked the aircraft to "say again your alternate airport."

Private aircraft must use alternate airports, such as Lic.

Travelers can avoid higher fares by selecting an alternate airport.

The captain must consider how long it will take to get to an alternate airport.

Flights already en route would either enter the holding or divert to an alternate airport.