Twistedfirefighter I couldn't agree more. The whole European slot system is unbelievable.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but, you call for push & start at the appropriate time for your slot, and you are given clearance to do so, then whilst taxying there is some airfield delay - let's say a broken down vehicle in the way for example - which delays you beyond your slot expiry time, you may still continue because you would have been ready on time had the airfield delay not happened!!!!!!
What was the point of the slot in the first place then?
This certainly was the case a couple of years ago when I visited Eurocontrol. If it has changed can someone please let me know.
