3- FACTS, FACTS. Facts had proven that assumption by our diligent british pilot was wrong. Aircraft departed as expected, clean and safe.
4- FACTS, FACTS. Facts had proven that clearance checks by IB crew and ground staff were correct and crew decission that de-ice was not necessary, was right.
Wow, I've read some incredibly uninformed posts on this thread, but that really trumps them all. So if I'm impaired, and show up for work, but I don't kill myself on the first leg, then I made the right decision???? Your logic is incredibly naive to say the least. Based on your country of origin, I think that perhaps you're a bit too close to this to be objective, and I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, but wow, that was one of the most incredible things that I've read all day.