Antman : Sequence over DESDI
Antman: Point - totally agree! In an ideal world we would apply schemes called VSOPS (variable speed operations) and collaborative decision making to speed you up or slow you down in order to manage the flow rate into and out of DESDI. We have all the tools and the people with the know-how to use them. In the real world neither the Iranians, nor Bahrainis, nor UAE (AUH) will play with us or communicate their intentions/restrictions/anticipated flow rates. And once you are one or two hours out (and just IF the relevant ATC cooperates) the delta between MEC and Mmo won't give us enough room to maneouvre to spread the stack out evenly. We have begged for the second inbound hold beyond DESDI for ages. But the biggest unlighted obstacle in Middle East aviation (R.J. AUH ATC) has his own agenda. Well ... If you think the status quo is bad ... wait until Jebel Ali opens.
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