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Early morning delays from LHR

Mrs Mc is on a flight this morning; due to leave LHR T4 at 06:40, took off an hour late meaning she will have almost no connection time at CDG (merciffuly it should be just a 10-minute walk between gates). Checking the departures boards, it appears that all departured this morning from LHR are 30 to 60 minutes late. No fog; almost ideal flying conditions, so why? Nothing posted on the airport website to give any indication

Seemed to be delays pretty much all afternoon and evening yesterday too.

I can't say for sure but it might simply be due to Flow Management. I believe that most airlines have now introduced their Summer schedules, and that means a substantial increase in movements, not only at LHR but also at European airports and in the European skies.

GREEN SHIELD 2014 my well have caused delays this morning.

Quote:

IN FRANCE COMBINED MILITARY EXERCISE GREEN SHIELD 2014 UNTIL
16-APRIL (WEEKENDS EXCLUDED). EXERCISE WILL INVOLVE NUMEROUS
FRENCHAND FOREIGN AIRCRAFT, IN ALL FLIGHT CONDITIONS AND
ALTITUDES.
.
LFEE (REIMS) + LFFF (PARIS) FIR IMPACTED, AS WELL AS AIRFIELDS
IN NORTH EAST OF FRANCE.
.
FOUR TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREAS WILL BE CREATED FOR THE EXERCISE,
AS DESCRIBED IIN FRANCE COMBINED MILITARY EXERCISE GREEN SHIELD 2014 UNTIL
16-APRIL (WEEKENDS EXCLUDED). EXERCISE WILL INVOLVE NUMEROUS
FRENCHAND FOREIGN AIRCRAFT, IN ALL FLIGHT CONDITIONS AND
ALTITUDES.
.
LFEE (REIMS) + LFFF (PARIS) FIR IMPACTED, AS WELL AS AIRFIELDS
IN NORTH EAST OF FRANCE.
.
FOUR TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREAS WILL BE CREATED FOR THE EXERCISE,
AS DESCRIBED IN AIP SUP 046/14

On top of that the following would also cause some delays.

Quote:

MILITARY EXERCISE FRISIAN FLAG 2014 WILL TAKE PLACE FROM MAR 31
TO APR 11 (WEEKENDS EXCLUDED). AMSTERDAM (EHAA), COPENHAGEN (EKDK)
AND BREMEN (EDWW) FIR/UIR ARE CONCERNED.
.
ACTIVITY WILL TAKE PLACE DAILY 0730-1000 AND 1130-1400 (MORNING
SLOT ONLY ON FRIDAY 11TH APRIL). THESE TIME SLOTS CAN BE ADAPTED
TACTICALLY.
.
CAPACITY REDUCTIONS IN EDYY JEVER AND DELTA SECTORS ARE TO BE
EXPECTED.
.
SEE NOP FOR FULL DETAILS AND UPDATES.
.
PRE-TACTICAL MEASURES: EDYYD4JL AND EDYYD4WL ARE REGULATED DURING
THE CORE PERIOD OF THE DAY - GENERALLY LOW DELAYS PREDICTED.

3000ft winds were very strong which resulted in a reduced flow rate until about 11am.

Added to the French fun and games = delays!

Champ