text: Autoland, not Autopilot. Autoland is not normally used unless conditions demand it, although it's occasionally done in visual conditions for crew practice. Autoland requires greater spacing and clearances, which slows operations.  Instrument ( ILS ) approaches are flown manually, but require minimum visibility, Category III Autoland is nearly zero/zero.  This flight was cleared for a visual approach, whether ILS was used isn't clear at moment.