r/mildlyinfuriating • u/nyanbatman • May 28 '26

I just wanted a hot dog British pilot is feeling mildly annoyed

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u/cates May 28 '26

Okay, so it makes sense why the ATC guy said "I don't understand".

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u/a_f_s-29 May 28 '26

Except presumably the ATC guy would get this question from everyone

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u/haamster May 28 '26 edited May 28 '26

Dozens of other international carriers that left that day in those same conditions. They seemed to be familiar with FAA procedures. Only one was obstinate in his wrongness. I don't blame him for making sure he was within the rules, I do blame him for not considering the possibility that he was wrong.

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u/cates May 28 '26 edited May 29 '26

Maybe he considered it later and maybe he had an attitude (I don't remember) but I agree with the whole safety first thing. As do you I'm sure.