The other day in KTT on a very cold clear day, each aircraft, which included a selection of uk charter guys and Finnair a/c, got de iced prior to departure. This being to remove the build up of frost and ice which develops very quickly at -20. Then all of sudden a JMC a/c departs after a longer turn around than most, without deicing, thus saving £400+.
Whilst it was cold and clear, with no snow deposits, was he being practical and us wasteful, or him the cowboy and us professional.
It was my decision to deice and seeing the Finnair who has far more cold weather ops experience follow suit provide reassuance of a good decision.
If rumours are to be believed then of all the operators on the ramp his company is maybe the most finnancially insecure, I hope this did not play any part in his decision making process.