Don't tell me ..I know!
Operated into T4 this morning as the BA296 from ORD. Wheels on the ground at just after 0600z and then a quick taxi to a remote stand (432) with a neat shimmy around a waiting KLM to reach chocks at 0615z. Hurrah - 10 minutes early and the guy with the actual chocks waiting on the stand.
Yep - you've guessed it, it was all going too well. 45 minutes later we are still disembarking pax as it appears there is only one bus which takes an age to shuttle the fares (40 at a time) to the gate. We are of course full plus wheelchairs that require the high lift etc etc.
Ah well - only another 5 years of this, if my blood pressure can stand it.
PS Big thanks to LHR/LGW ATC - still the best in my humble opinion......