This is fascinating stuff. I've read earlier threads on this subject and must admit I'd always assumed there was nothing in it.
I think the question here though is: what evidence is there that the interpretation made by
dirk85's Ops Manager is wrong?
Originally Posted by dirk85
I spoke about this matter with many colleagues, and still was not able to find an agreed solution.
Our flight operation manager tends to apply the more restrictive interpretation, using the planning minima even after lift off, at least when it comes to destination airports.
It's not clear to me where the distinction between pre-dispatch planning and inflight planning comes from?
Why does anyone think operators don't need to use the factored totals after dispatch?