Capn Bloggs
Straight out of the book, eh Sunny?
And why not Capn Bloggs?
The facts, and nothing but the facts.
Capn Bloggs
There should be an explicit note saying "keep the speed up at the previous limit until you need to slow down".
There is, direct from the missive.
maintain required speed up until the aircraft must slow down to reach the next speed by the specified point
Have the CPs been contacted? Not sure, the Safety Bulletin is probably the line in the sand. Issuing the Safety Bulletin just prior to increase in traffic (post holidays) is probably a good thing. BTW, ATCs have been told not to vary the speeds unless its required for separation.