Miles.....
I didn't see the approach you're referring to but I have seen very similar at ALC, IBZ and AGP (all Spanish carriers- no I'm not xenophobic..... just stating a fact). I don't see what the "Cod" is getting worked up about - the events I witnessed it was blindingly obvious that the aircraft was WAY above profile just by looking at it - TCAS backed up / confirmed this. The AGP approach I saw had +15 with a range of about 3D - and it
looked like it as well
If the thrust came above idle, I'll eat my hat, so he/she never did stabilise......... The IBZ A320 touched down about half way down the runway..... Seen some "interesting" visual approaches at LEMH/MHN(?) by DC-9/MD83 too.
All aircraft and operators are required to carry and operate a FDM (Flight Data Monitoring) Program so I'm amazed that crew still think it's ok to fly such an approach - unless of course they know that they won't be questioned about it, so just do it regardless
One day we'll read about one where it didn't work.
A4