Originally Posted by parishiltons
Yeah but these days in some places adhering to your TSAT, EOBT or moving in time to make your CTOT is important. If a flight looks like missing one of those then at least ATC tried to give them a prompt before the noncompliance penalty kicks in.
Granted, back in my day there may have been less focus on getting away within the slot time, but we (and that included everyone on my watch) would try and pass important info to the crew. But if they weren't listening out or were doing other things, so be it - at least we tried.