Sydney Airport Ground Operations
Could we have somebody from Sydney ATC, Air 'services' etc, please answer this question:
Why do we need a clearance to cross an inactive runway? Think of the reduction on unnecessary radio calls, the saving of fuel, the reduction in brake wear, the reduction in people holding short of B4 or Golf waiting for these little red lights to sequence.
Imagine if we could just be cleared all the way to 16L / 34R.
You guys seem to be able to do it when we exit the runway- "cross 25 to the bay" but not the other way around, and taxiing for the 3rd runway is up hill. So more breakaway thrust to get going again.
The airlines are on our backs everyday for increased efficiencies, including not increasing thrust to commence taxiing, it's about time everyone else pitches in where they can.
What's the story, why can't we be cleared all the way?