Oct. 15, 2014
1:36 a.m.
On 14 October 2014 20:43, <Paul_Koning@dell.com> wrote:
No one is forcing anything, but the authorities may want to consider the fact that global databases can’t be updated overnight. So while it would be convenient to be able to make a decision one day ahead of time, it isn’t actually practical to do so. If you want the rest of the world to be able to deal with the rules, they need to be communicated with some lead time.
Indeed, looking through some old commentary in the database, I've been surprised what a well-directed phone call explaining these points has been able to accomplish in some cases. Lacking official guidance, though, does anyone happen to know how airlines operating in the area are basing their planning? -- Tim Parenti