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Originally Posted by B767  What is the difference between descend via STARR1 arrival vs. cleared via STARR1 arrival? Descend via means you descend with the altitudes and cleared via means you fly the waypoints but maintain your current alt or whatever alt you were cleared to? |
Correct. "cleared via STARR1" is just part of of the ATC clearance in regards to your assigned routing. When ATC is ready for you to descend via the mandatory altitudes, they will state "descend via STARR1". The altitudes are not mandatory until you are cleared for them.