50nm before Kidli? RT Failure?

[Oxford1G]

1/ When flying out of MAN, we are frequently asked what level we can make 50nm before kidli and BIG? Just for general information why? What are the implications of informing you we are able to make FL270, or FL290? I only ask because the heavy jet that i fly lacks the performance of newer aircraft

Thanks

2/ -RT-Failure- If we were flight planned for FL330 south bound, and due to our heavy weight, or ATC reasons were at FL 310, at what point would you expect us to climb to FL330? at all, or when our flight plan says so? What from ATC's point of view would be the best course of action?

Thanks

[alloneword]

1. The reason for asking what level you can make is so the ATCO can coordinate with the most appropriate next sector, as on this particular route there are two possible next sectors which have a vertical split at FL305. However you may still be transferred to the upper sector if the lower one is happy to watch you climb through.

2. I'll have to look that one up!

[chiglet]

O1G,
Quite a "few" airline ops file "Cilmb Profiles".
Forgive the "chunter"
I work in EGCC/MAN Flight Plan Reception Centre, for my sins
Most "Companies" file [eg] EGCC N0420F230 HON/270 N859 KIDLI/N0430F350 MID/N0430 F370 A34 SITET/N0430F390......etc
But some try to "slotbust same route, BUT EGCC N420F190 HON/N0420F210 SITET/N430F370.
You think that YOU are confused Try XXX123 5th Refile in less than 20 mins
we [really do ] aim to please, it keeps the cleaners happy