On 2008-07-15, Sandman wrote:

Another quick question - I heard an ATC in B airspace refer to an
aircraft as being "in the penalty box" - is this a holding area for
aircraft that aren't cleared to depart or who are waiting for an
aircraft to clear their gate?

Thanks in advance -

It doesn't exist. Just a slang term for a controller who sends you to
the back of the line when you **** them off or mess up their sequencing.


Morris