And to think it wasn't 'C' watch that were on!!!!!!!
At LHR there are ATCO's who will put delays on for virtually nothing and there are those that are happy to fill up the airfield; but providing GMC is protected then it's my opinion that it's best to get them started and off the stand, thus freeing up the ground crew and the stand for inbounds. And as Gonzo says ($hit I'm agreeing with him) it's best to have a decent mix at the holding point to get best runway utilisation, as I'm sure HD wil agree it's best to have the stacks half full so you can get a good approach order?
Also you pilots love getting off the stand 'cause you start earning flight pay?
Where's the Captain Creamgasser. Thought you'd be in this thread?
