Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20141229:15:27:00
>> we know that the pilot requested a different altitude flying at 32,000 flight and wanting to go up to 38. will you priced the plane could be cleared to fly through the rough monsoon conditions? it's the pilot's addition. the pilot requested an altitude change. he was trying to fly over the top of the storm cells, and they were reported to be 50,000. the airbus cannot go nearly that high. more often pilots will deviate to the left or right. he requested -- i think it was denied as i understand because of conflicting traffic. that would be the only reason it would be denied. it, you know, the...
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