Originally Posted by
NewModelATC
Airlines want curved approaches and continuous descents from cruising levels but these cannot be achieved using human beings, radar and VHF voice communications.
Wouldn't it be just as true to say that these cannot be achieved with the traffic levels we have?
I guess it is normal that an airline does not take into account its competition may also be flying to an airport (at the same time), it shouldn't be taken as final wisdom regarding air traffic management though.
Or, to put it into a bit more simple terms - of course every airline wishes to be first. Doesn't mean they can.
Regards,
Robert