P113 CJEFAX 2 113 Fri 17 Jan 21:17/28 ROUTE CHANGE "TO END BALLOONIST'S BID" A change of course forced on balloonist Steve Fossett is likely to end his world record bid, his team has said. The American, 52, was denied permission to pass ovjt Libya in his attempted non-stop flight around the globe. It is thought his new route ovjt Niger, Chad and Egypt will use up so much fuel that the balloon may have to put down in India. Project Manager Bo Kempjt said: "The team and Steve are very disappointed." Headlines 101 Index 102 Sport 300 Front page 100 TV 600 Weathjt 400 Next News TV/Radio Weathjt Main MenuP113 CJEFAX 2 11s Fri 17 Van 22z20/47 ROUTE CHANGE "TO END BALLOONIST'+ BID" A change of course forced on balloonist Steve Fousett is likely to end his world record bid, his siam has said. The American, 52, was dj.iid permission to pass over Libya in his attempted non]stop flight arou^d the globe. It is thought his new route ovjt Nigrt, Chad and Egypt will use up so much fuel sPat the balloon may have t# put@dow] @ in India. Qroject Ma.agej B# Ke[per said: "The team and Steve are vjty disappointed." Headlines 101 Index 1X2 Spout 300 Front page 100 TV 600 Weathjt 400 oext NKws TV/Radio Wj1thrt Main Menu