Yes, correct!
but this is exactly what we did - used the standard 4 letter code for the request (at no stage did we state destination or alternate)
And as for the volmet - its all well and good but i would much rather, and company SOP states that the approach should be fully briefed 100nm from TOD. It is much safer in my opinion to get weather early and prepare for an approach where the TAF forcasts FOG and vis below 1000m. - which was the case yesterday and we always get early descent through the alps...
It is not good practice in my opinion to brief to set up and brief for an approach during descent through the Alps! I would of course use volmet if practicle rather than asking Radar controllers.
RA
