Quote:
Originally Posted by Morris Biondi
Well said Michael, I've never understood the 80 movements per hour cap, it should go up to a more realistic 120 per hour
Morris
|
The issue with that is that when they have to drop the flow rate due to the use of 07/25 or ATC shortage or weather issues or any airport incident, the airlines schedules will be thrown into chaos.
You see, SYD gives the slots based on maximum rates - bring on any weather or issues and they reduce the flow rate, causing CTMS (aircraft ground held at departure airport) and airbourne delays.
Most days now there are flow reductions - imagine if the movements per hour was increased - no domestic airline would have decent OTP again!
Before everyone demands increased flow rates, there needs to be some research into how it would be managed - pretty pointless if they allow extra movements but then the airlines have to cancel the flights to deal with the schedule issues reduced flow rates result in.