2 aircraft arrive at a holding fix at about the same time. At FL60 was an ATP (215kt flat out). JMC 757, 1000 feet above and just ahead of said ATP. By asking for 280kt for 2 minutes, in an area where wide heading splits would have been difficult, JMC pulled far enough ahead of the ATP to allow a descent through its level, then reduced speed in a normal manner and completed a thoroughly unrushed and safe approach. Otherwise it would have been into the hold for JMC or 210kt or slower and a wider circuit to follow the ATP.
There is nothing wrong with a bit of extra speed if it is used wisely and for the good of all airspace users.
Thanks for the information in this thread.
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[This message has been edited by cossack (edited 03 July 2001).]