Beags.
Well said. I trained as a widebody dispatcher instructor at BA Cranebank in 1983 and what a different method of operating. Once you'd completed your Loadsheet/DAC paperwork etc you then went to the aircraft and dealt directly with the Acft Captain. No interference from the ALM who was desperately trying to find something wrong and score smarty points. The Cabin Staff (BA) knew nothing about weight and balance but were experts on emergency drills, first aid etc and above all the welfare of the passenger. Maybe's the RAF Transport Fleet could learn something?