"John Clonts" wrote in message
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Yes, I agree. And it also suggests that in the original scenario, a
good tack might be along these lines:

ZXX Center: N1234, Potomac Approach is refusing to handle you, say
intentions.

N1234: ZXX Center, If you'd like to offer me an amended clearance or
holding instructions, I'd be happy to consider them, N1234, over.

Note the trailing "over" which in this context means "the ball's back
in your court"...


ZXX Center: N1234, I'd be happy to do that sir. I need to know if you'd
like routing around Potomac approach, around the weather, or where you'd
like to hold. Or in other words, say intentions, over.