Does anyone know if there is a GOOD reason
Yesterday I flew on United into KDCA and listened on ch9 (the ride report channel) and was struck by the overwhelming number of four digit call signs.
With mergers and flight cutbacks, I do not understand why 2 and 3 digit call signs have all but disappeared. If we are slave to puters, could it still not be possible to input 00 at the beginning of a 2 digit flight number?
It would seem to be far easier on controllers (not to mention old people taking three flights in a single day).