re HK delays
It's unfortunate that HK ATC is getting all the flak for the delays during the May 23 n 24 weekend but the whole episode hilights the total inefficiency of CLK with poor weather and typhoons. Many don't realize that at 1200 movements a day, the airport is at capacity every day and throw in some bad weather or an emergency runway closure and it all falls apart and takes days to recover. Yes, there is a certain level of inexperience amongst the local controllers but the fault lies directly with AA and CAD for approving all slots available in a 24 hour period, 7 days a week and expect a clockwork movement rate day after day. CLK does not have the infrastructure in place for the current movement rate. More marshallers, more parking gates, more ground handlers, more tugs, more buses etc etc are required,the list goes on. The whole thing is a con by AA and the HK Government to help justify the third runway (which is not needed). A re think on airspace and thru flights north of Bekol is also required. Perhaps Legco should widen the inquiry into the Director and the new ATC centre to include the overall effeciency of CLK in other than fine weather conditions.