Originally Posted by
FlareArmed2
In my experience with Airbus, below a certain RA the autothrottle will not respond to a speed loss below Vref. This can lead to quite a surprise with a gusty tailwind in flare. As the thrust levers are still in the detent there is nothing you can do to spool the engines up except go-around. Difficult to recognise and deal with in a short space of time: note this is not a criticism of the aircrew in this situation.
Not flown the AB but I find this statement hard to believe, no choice between idle and go around power in the flare ?!