Originally Posted by
blastoff
PM'd
Cliff-notes version:
What they told the crew is untrue at any airport, regardless of SOP.
In the interest of full disclosure, BlastOff made some good points in the PM he sent, and I appreciate our discussion. I don't think we're 100% in agreement, but he represented his position very well and professionally, and I have a great deal of respect for that.
Cheers!
-ZD