Just experienced this inbound KK this evening to allow an A380 departure....
Initial ATIS 08R - RNAV App 08R. Fully briefed, Automation modes discussed, FMC programmed and Ops procedures followed. Approacing TIMBA new ATIS via ACARS and now ILS 08R. Re-programmed, abridged brief. Abeam KK downwind App advise now RNAV 08R again. Again, FMC re-programmed, minimas changed, checklist re-run to confirm new settings.....
There HAS to be a better way to manage an airfield, ATC service provided to aircraft arrivals. App becoming swamped but not split INT/FIN....
There has to be a better way to manage operations and associated high workload caused to both ATC and flightdeck alike than this!
30W