Nogbad
Like I say, '(I openly admit, that, prior to a we think about it, that was my viewpoint)'. On the whole, and it is a 99.9% whole, UK ATC are superb. As a local chap doing my best, I sure try and see your point about manning levels. Shoot I see it every working day.
I can see you guys are making the best out of a bad lot.
'PS, never a word from ATC when I level cap under incomming T/Atlantics thru MAN and mix jets with T/Props, and never an ASR.'
Guess why I phone Lon FMP prior to sticking one thru at low level out via VEULE. MAN accept it, and your lower guy is on the verge of premeture baldness as it is. As for level capping, guess what. I see lists of UK bound flights from Iberia held down. I see UK bound flights restricted most by SRS. All costing UK carriers money. At a GUESS, have a word with your French mates. File under a 20NM restriction on the continent, you get a YOYO restriction for the priveledge. At least you guys in the UK are honest. Never knew the French or Italians had so many Milexs.
Keep up the good work UK, we based carrier do thank you for it.