Originally Posted by
yyz_atc_qq
How is this ATCs fault? We are only able to control so many airplanes. They can only take off so fast. They can only land so fast. Far too often I hear the "ATC delay" when in reality it is caused by Airlines scheduling too many flights too close together in timing. Maybe we should all have airports like DFW with more runways than toilets and then take off/landing delays won't exist.
Well as a pax I only go by what the in-flight crew announces as the reason for the delay. Is this passing the buck? From your post it sure sounds like it.