THINKS... How many of the moaning pilots on here have visited a Spanish ATC facility to discuss their problems.........
Heathrow Director, with all respect, if you knew what it was like in Spain at the moment you would not make a comment like this.
All the companies that operate to Spain are, I am sure, well aware of the situation but little can be done since this is a (very) "work to rule".
Given the membership of the EU I am surprised that no political representations have been made concerning the waste of fuel, time and the knock-on effect of increased duty times and the ramifications for flight safety.
I wish I could take you on a few flights to Spain to show you what we mean but sadly that is not possible.