Expedite ATC definition?
Hi just a quick request for help. I am an Airbus driver at LHR and like you I have noticed over the last year or so the request for expedite has become a very common occurence.
From an ATC perspective what is the definition of the word from your SOPs or bible? Does the definition offer any guidance as to how many times per shift one would expect to use such a request?
I ask because I believe Commercial Pressure has dumped yet more Risk and Responsibilty onto the shoulders of Controllers and Flight Crew. I feel the common use of expedite is a symptom of this but I would appreciate your views.
Regards BP