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“We have said to airlines that they can expect some delays for a few days, or possibly a few weeks, because we will reduce the flow of aircraft through some sectors as the centre beds in and the controllers become completely familiar with their new surroundings,” an NATS spokesman said.
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Strange that, as we have been promised a 30% reduction in traffic initially for the opening of NERC, reducing by 5% every 10 days provided there are no problems. By my reckoning it will therefore take 60 days to get back to full capacity. Delays "for a few days" seems a little optimistic, then!
If you don't have RVSM status from 24th Jan you will be excluded from airspace above FL280. This is a change from the UK at present, where we will try and fit you in if traffic permits.