Originally Posted by Right Way Up
Plumaveloz,
This happened to me at ALC a few weeks ago. We were asked by ATC to keep as high a speed as possible for separation from a Transavia behind so maintained 320 kts. The Transavia aircraft was asked to reduce to 250 kts . Visibility at ALC was 4-5000m and we were using ILS 10. Our rocket scientist behind then asks to route direct 10 mile fix. This was refused and as we turned onto the ILS at a suitable speed which had been passed to ATC, the Transavia who was past VILNA was asked what his speed was, to which he cheerily replied "320 kts". These guys are not only bullying ATC they are wilfully ignoring ATC clearances. My mistake - I should have MOR'd it, I won't make that mistake again!
The airspace is soooo small
I would like to thank you for the way you acted: Mantaining high speed, reporting when slowing down and best of all, you didn´t say a word about the unpolite behavior of your transavia´s colleagues. That helps us a lot. You guys at Easy do a great job and is a pleasure to work with you.
If you fly to Valencia Airport, I would like to let to know you. Send me a message plumaveloz at gmail dot com and I will do my best to get to you, even at your plane. I have access to the apron.
Best regards,
Ángel Gutiérrez