A321
Other / Unknown
ATC Issue All Types
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors; Procedure
When approaching takeoff position for Runway 36C and following a Heavy 767 we asked Tower for 2 minutes separation. We were told to hold short; then [a other air carrier] aircraft behind us was cleared to back taxi into position and hold; by the time he added power for takeoff it was almost 2 minutes. Then several more aircraft were cleared in front of us for takeoff; an obvious scolding by Tower for trying to be safe. Tower then asked another [air carrier] pilot to take the runway and they replied; 'He only asked for 2 minutes!' The Tower then responded that they appreciated everyone's concern for my delay but that they were coordinating with the other side of the airport. We were a 321 and quite heavy; with the tail wind it was only the safe call to ask for 2 minutes; being punished for this is uncalled for. I never made a radio call nor questioned Tower on the radio.
A321 pilot reported he was moved far down the takeoff queue in apparent retribution after he asked for a two minute delay in takeoff for wake turbulence considerations.