Originally Posted by
blockplus
Its the fleet sop to run the runway change checklist. It takes a while. 5 min if to perf wasnt requested prior, and about 2.5 if it was.
I was told once expect 28L, approaching the runway now 28R told tower I needed 5 min. They said fine. After programing told line up 28L. Told them needed 3 min to run checklist they said nevermind taxi across and hold 28R. It's required not optional to do the checklist like other fleets.
Good thing we're all single engine taxiing to cover the fuel burn to change a runway. Is it really that more complicated than any other Boeing or is this a case of lowest common denominator? It was a cringe worthy moment to listen to on tower.