Heathrow Slots
A large North of England operator (Fixed wing and Rotary) recently recieved a Ban for a Slot Violation at Heathrow. This ban was intended to ban all aircraft operated by this company.
The pilot arrived at Heathrow on time and thanks to passengers being off loaded quickly and Air Traffic being flexible to allow a turn around in good time he asked for departure clearance from Delivery(clear to go) got taxi instructions from Ground and departed with a clearance from Tower. Only to find out because he departed early he had a Slot Violation placed on him. This was consequently argued by phone and letter. Pilots beware!!.
What planet are they on at Heathrow!
They park you in the Cargo area without the protection of a marshaller when rotors running and cargo vehicles charging around, they taxi (Flying) you behind 747's then get you to taxi against the flow when you return to the H for departure.
Reports are that they will now only accept 1 helicopter movement per hour!.