This meant a requirement to have extra fuel on board in case of the need to hold prior to landing, waiting for the weather to improve. The Armidale forecast showed some similar periods of weather, also requiring extra fuel.
If the countries sidestep this pressure to reform, a strain will be placed on the euro. Alternatively, this pressure may mean the euro becomes a catalyst for devoting more energy to pressing ahead with necessary reform projects that have either been neglected or tackled only half-heartedly up to now.