Hold, thats what it's there for and it keeps you in the loop as to where you are in the queue. Works well in LHR and then the pilot can plan, ATC knows where they all are and everyone is happy. Its getting bad on the way in, "turn R 90 Deg, decel to min clean.....turn left 180 Deg speed 280". Whats wrong with a nice organised hold, especially when you are tired its nice to let the AP fly you round, rather than manipulate the LRLRLR turns, wondering where you are in the pattern/plan. Finally and most importantly, not RAVEC everyone around means a lot less RT chatter and less room for mistakes from everyone.
