Originally Posted by
Busboy
Did the ramp tower clear you to push, and subsequently hold you for traffic? If not, I'd say they have every right to adjust the block out time.
It may come as a surprise to some...But, we don't really decide when we are going to block out on a flight.
But what is your FAA approved timekeeping system ? Is it ACARS ? Or is it ramp operations ? Or is it the Captain ? Or the Chief Pilot ?
I'm just saying that it should be stated in your Ops Manual what is the official system ? What is the back-up system ?
Maybe these are the appropriate questions to consider ...