Originally Posted by
GlenQuagmire
I have had block clearances across the US a couple of times - asked for and was given a block FL430-FL490 - and its great. I love flying in America. Your beer is crap but your sky is big..
1,400 breweries in England vs. 6,300 in the U.S. If you didn't find a beer to your liking you should have keep looking.
Block altitudes are a good option. They can also help when you're trying to find the best ride through an area of turbulence.