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  • $\begingroup$ IFR traffic is supposed to be handled on a first-come-first-serve basis in the US.... $\endgroup$
    – Lnafziger
    Commented Apr 5, 2014 at 13:05
  • $\begingroup$ True in general, but major airports have IFR slot reservations during special events and other very busy times when they're at full operational capacity. Some people are more equal than others... :-) $\endgroup$ Commented Apr 5, 2014 at 14:11
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    $\begingroup$ Absolutely, and if a slot is required then you need to get one in advance so you will know whether or not you need one and if you don't have one then you will probably have to hold or go somewhere else. $\endgroup$
    – Lnafziger
    Commented Apr 5, 2014 at 14:12