Originally Posted by
le Pingouin
Why did you decide to push back?
Because you've got to join the queue at somestage.
The whole point being discussed here is that if start times/sequences were given you would be in the queue without having to push.
Its not as simple as saying the companys know whats going on so why send aircraft inbound either. The airlines will need to make that decision a few hours prior and they won't have a clue what the departure queue is going to look like that far out.