Originally Posted by
Wycombe
Indeed, apparently due to Union rules. The ramp workers can't come out to play until there has been no lightning detected for 15 mins within 5 miles (I think). We sat watching the bolts came down counting-up the further 15 minute delays :-)
I don't know who handles VS in MCO, but if it is DL, who do handle VS in other US locations, it won't have anything to do with union rules as the ground crews are not unionised in most cities. However, the companies all take lightning quite seriously. Something many Brits don't really appreciate is how serious lightning can be and how quickly it can appear on the edge of a building storm.