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Originally Posted by Adlerdriver
I haven't deiced in two years....... jinxed myself now. But, I'll take your word for it.
Are you sure that's to avoid the block out? I thought it might be because there's less chance of destroying a couple of de-ice trucks every ice event if the aircraft isn't capable of moving under it's own power. 
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Number of reasons, saves gas, safety, delays block out time. Not sure if there are EPA drains at the gates though? My guess the cost index 0 won't be much of player when Memphis is consistently 30+ minute sort delays. The down stream effect is too costly paying Rampers, delivery drivers, Feeder pilots, etc. overtime to hang around while we operate in slow flight.