Mrs IB returned from Blackpool last night. On the positive side, the ladies loos have been refurbished and a new carpet has been laid in the departure lounge. However, the requirement to show passports is over the top, as are the settings on the security scan arches. Seems it could be an exercise to discourage passengers from using the airport. Passports had to be shown at bag drop, entry to the security area, at the departure gate and on boarding the aircraft. The security machines are activated by hairgrips, earings and bracelets.
Also there are rumours circulating that when the present agreement between the airport and Jet2 expires, the airport will not enter into a new agreement unless the reduced hours of operation, which they sought to impose on Jet2 and lost in court, are part of any new agreement.