Originally Posted by
flyingmed
Most arrivals in LHR are based on timing, knowing your type allows them to sequence traffic according to wake category. Probably something similar going on with departures.
not trying to be awkward but don’t they have that info from flight plan?
many times I have tried to contact them but step on someone, can’t get the call in due congestion or someone steps on me.
many major European destinations are happy with callsign only.
not a criticism of Heathrow its their way of doing it so we do it, just wondered why!