It seems that crews are generally not impressed by refusals by ATC , particularly in Spain, to requests for clearances that deviate from the FPL.
I wonder how the forthcoming
Eurocontrol Flight Level Adherence Days - 29/30 September - when such practice is supposed to be applied in large parts of European airspace will be received?
There has been a year-long awareness campaign. How effective has it been, do you know about the trial days?
As an ex-controller, it goes against the grain not to offer a more efficient clearance if it's possible, but on the other hand I can see what the trial/idea is trying to achieve. What are your thoughts?