Originally Posted by
javelin
So, we come off the Atlantic thin on gas, yes we have alternatives but at $10,000 a div minimum, we don't want to if possible.
So, I let Area know that in the event of holding I will be unable, that got passed forward, Approach asked again, I confirmed and we were brought in with minimal delay - nobody else held more than 1 turn more, it was the professionalism of the controllers that helped.
Each time, I called the watch boss and thanked them
Well this is all very nice and cosy but what if your problem becomes someone elses problem.
For example inbound to LHR in the recent past we were advised to expect no more than two holds. This was fine, however at the end of the second hold we were advised to remain in the hold. Our situation now required that
we divert. All because of '1 turn more'.
And how often do you call the watch boss?