mhk77
This may not seem like a big deal, but if, for example, we have cleared an aircraft to taxi to stand F6 via K, we expect that to happen and we can then push from F7 or F8 without worry. By taking the crossover without clearance, it then straight away creates a confliction that shouldn't have been there.
BA also have a habit of taking the crossover without clearance.
The surely the clearance should be given as perhaps " jet 123, cleared to F6 via Kilo....caution big jet 231 about to push from F8"
you see what I did there? I proactively removed the potential for conflict
We are all under pressure when it's busy, but seriously? you guys know the traps as much as us guys based locally, non local operators need to be treated a little more diligently, IF this incident is as you describe.