Can't see what's wrong with direct/base joins, providing one respect the circuit trafic. But is that not always the case? . .. .I always ask for the most sensible join and 95% of the time, it's not a problem. The remaining 5% that I'm asked to join overhead is also not a problem. . .. .Also, there are places that ban overhead joins, Headcorn for one due to parachutes. . .. .And, the reason I do it has nothing to do with money. Just seems sensible to join by the most expeditious route.. .. .PS