Originally Posted by
rcsa
There are eight or nine active, capable, and determined insurgent/jihadi groups operating within the Nairobi route matrix in Africa alone. Since BA cut their African routes to the bone NBO is a popular transit hub from African countries to the UK.
'For real frustration', try having your flight blown out of the sky.
I'm not questioning the necessity - I certainly felt more comfortable having the checks there and fully understand BA having an independent security check. I'm just putting the inconvenience of inconsistent screening procedures at MAN into perspective against other regions.