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Old Oct 28, 2019, 10:00 am
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DLdweeb
 
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Originally Posted by MCI777
I was in the ATL A SkyClub on Friday and was told that flights in and out of ATL are being moved up by 5 minutes for flow control due to runway repairs.
If they move ALL flights up five minutes, there would be no effect, unless they are trying to add some padding for potential delays.

Most of my flights to ATL that close the door early are held at the gate or tarmac for flow control anyway.
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