Environmental groups angry with Emirates Airlines after five - hour flight . The passengers were unable to be rebooked after flight delayed by two hours . Emirates says the flight would have left many more stranded in London next day . The transatlantic flight did carry a full passenger load , according to the airline .
Environmental groups angry with American Airlines after five-passenger flight . The passengers were unable to be rebooked after flight delayed by 14 hours . AA says canceling flight would have left many more stranded in London next day . The transatlantic flight did carry a full cargo load , according to the airline .