What, for pitys sake, is the point of flying at Vref+5, 5 miles (or more) out?
Is it SO hard to slow down when near to the runway?
Because a stable approach is a fundamental tenant of a safe operation of a large commercial airliner. Accurate speed control is absolutely vital to putting the aeroplane down in the right spot and getting it safely stopped.
The extra 'handling speed' is useful too.
It is? Why? Are you suggesting Boeing Airbus et al need extra speed to handle better? Whatever better is...
Why are you posting on a subject and thread you clearly have absolutely no knowledge of?