Originally Posted by
JetPipeOverht
Why when we call for a pushback and have already coordinated with clearance due delays consistently pop up on the taxi out to any destination ? We're all trying to save fuel and these delays are too often and lack any planning or safeguards...
There are too many variables with this. WX at your destination, or on any segment in between can cause delays to pop up. Also traffic volume may increase in a particular area that affects your proposed route, and they may put up a temporary ground stop for that area. This is very hard to predict exactly.