Originally Posted by ACYYZ/SD

Many of the posters have already outlined many of the reasons. Tight scheduling, wicked weather patterns, maximum aircraft utilization, some maintenance issues to name a few. As in every other post, I only presume to speak for myself, and addressing your assertion that there is a lack of desire on the part of any employee to get a flight out on time. I and the colleagues I've worked with this Summer have worked very hard to get things moving, and regrettably for all involved, sometimes there are prevailing factors beyond our control. From our end I will reiterate - there is absolutely no benefit and no vested interest in anything other than striving towards on-time performance - not even the dinner claim paid when the clock strikes 18:31.