BCN a couple of nights ago, vectors to 02, descended on reciprical heading to 757 also on vectors to 02 through his level "traffic" "traffic"
reduced at 30 miles out to 210.
left turn on downwind to intercept ILS again conflict with the same 757 (all a/c atc speed control)
vectored to within two miles of 757 who was told to reduce speed min app, then we were asked to maintain 180kts. already reduced to 160kts due closure rate on 757.
on informing atc already at 160 they became very annoyed asked to increase speed (at this point 757 1.5-1.7 miles ahead) due traffic behind, declined the invtation much to the displeasure of controller. (plate says 160 to 4dme).
ATC continued to rant for next two miles by which time 757 about to go around due no land clearance.
Absolute Crap controlling at every spanish airport I fly into a some point or other, gone around and directed to high ground in vmc with stop ALT 2000' below sector safe.
Generally I follow the SID/Star if offered short cuts, unless I have ground contact visually.
