Originally Posted by Eric T Cartman
I expect you've heard this famous saying : "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it".
Not all the old ways are rubbish now - that's why us old codgers wouldn't do what ATCO(1) did .......
Along with others of the Older Generation, I find the concept of clearing both ac to FL340 with the intention of resolving any issues 'later' is anathema.
Lesson "ATC 1.01.03", I would suggest.