Originally Posted by
FlyingStone
Something to keep in mind for all the French air traffic controllers and pilots...
Would easyJet crew be able to maintain the same level of SA, should the aircraft performing a sidestep speak with ATC in French?
Exactly! This was the first thing that occurred to me. The French and their ridiculous pride over safety approach to reducing the SA of other crews.
Several times I’ve had busy Paris / CDG controllers issue me with instructions in French - typically when they are so busy that you have to wait some time before you can get a word in to request a proper clearance.