Here we go again!
Five will get you ten that BA will not do this same episode once again, if they get the chance.Oh yes they will, because it is the right procedure
Was it a good idea? Yes
Depends on your perspective, but for myself, as a long time long haul guy (12 hours+), a tad misplaced. Your experience was Tristar (3 eng- not such a good idea) and 707 (not in the same league as a modern 747-400)
Was it in conformity with BA procedures at the time of the occurance? Yes
Quite likey, it seems. Yes, and they are STILL BA Procedures
The FAA? Who cares? They are more interested in getting the 747 to conform to 777 restrictions
Barking up the wrong tree. Who brought trees into this?
BA has to follow the CAA (and BA) laid down procedures, and regulations.
So then, FULL STOP.No- carry on as before, no change. The FAA does not rule aviation.