Originally Posted by
vscxfan
We had the same instruction from the Captain of AA 106 landing in very poor visibility at LHR yesterday - adding (to the consternation of some passengers) that "we American pilots enjoy making such specialised approaches because it shows just what this (777-200) airplane can do". He clearly rated American Airlines and Boeing more favourably than LHR ATC or London weather.
It is hardly revolutionary technology now and was developed by us Brits on the HS Trident.