Originally Posted by NuGuy

Maybe they had an MEL that prevented single engine ops

Maybe the ground power was no good (the Airbus is notoriously finicky about ground power)

Maybe the external air was only blowing lukewarm air.

Maybe the crew felt that the turn into the gate would be difficult single engine.

Maybe the Captain and/or FO were doing IOE or were new to the aircraft and didn't need the distraction.

FWIW, a CA friend of mine was getting 'hassled' about the fDAL FO about single engine taxi. "Fine" he said, "you start #2 whenever you think it's a good time". 3 out of the next 4 flights they pulled over into the pad to give #2 3 minutes.

MYOFB, and let the crew working the flights do their job....just sayin'.

Nu