Yes we can make up time by 'putting our foot down.' However, actually flying faster on short (lets say 2-3hrs) sectors will only matter a couple of minutes, if that, between similar aircraft types. If you're doing M0.76 and 777 or so comes whizzing by at M.0845, and he has a little less headwind, you'll see him dissappear in no time. Mostly I would say that tme is won on ground, departure and arrival. We can try and swing things a bit in our favour sometimes but you'll need many parties to cooperate and have some luck.
Last edited by John21UK; 16th Nov 2012 at 05:56.