Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
Your knowledge of what constitutes an engine cycle seems a little thin.
Neither procedure consumes more cycles than the other.
At Manchester, both Push & Park and Push & Hold are SOPs, and it's the length of the delay that determines which is used.
CTOT needs to be later than STD+35 before Push & Park is allowed, if it's less than that you will be expected to taxy to a remote hold to await your slot.
There are two push and park procedures I have seen used.
1.Normal pushback. Tug disconnects and aircraft taxis to a remote location shuts down engines and waits. Restarts and taxis out when required.
2. Tug tows aircraft to a remote area and disconnects.
1. Requires two engine starts and use of fuel. 2. Doesn't.
I remember doing it with OneElevens at MAN so it's not new.