IATA delay codes starting with 8 come under the heading of ATC (even though some are clearly nothing to do with ATC). It is often not clear why a delay is caused and there is much inaccurate reporting as a result. Having been exposed to the Spanish work to rule for some time now it just highlights how flexible and accommodating our Northern Europe ATC units are. So Rossoneri "Thank you" from all of us.
81: ATC restriction en-route or capacity
82: ATC restriction due to staff shortage or equipment failure en-route
83: ATC restriction at destination
84: ATC restriction due to weather at destination
85: Mandatory security
86: Immigration, Customs, Health
87: Airport Facilities, parking stands, ramp congestion, buildings, gate limitations, ...
88: Restrictions at airport of destination, airport/runway closed due obstruction, industrial action, staff shortage, political unrest, noise abatement, night curfew, special flights, ...
89: Restrictions at airport of departure, airport/runway closed due obstruction, industrial action, staff shortage, political unrest, noise abatement, night curfew, special flights, start-up and pushback, ...
Last edited by alosaurus; 26th September 2012 at 06:22.
Reason: IATA codes added