Slug - I think your taking about the CY at the weekend, where 9 bags got offloaded and left in bag hall for collection by baggage services. appart from that ive not heard of any mass of baggage missing any flights, the chutes do get blocked at times it is the first week of opperation in T1 some of the staff dont know T1. If that is the only point you can pick at, Im happy!
Domrep - I aggree with you that Ringway have plenty of men on aircraft, its just that they are not multi skilled so finding the right person is hard work. The Staff at Swissport are some of the most skilled on the airport, the lads at the lower levels are new i.e. seasonal staff its just like everyother handling agent the seasonals walk around in a daze for a week or two until they fully understand the job. As for the equip it will stay in good condition if you've noticed its TCR equiptment they have to ensure it is.
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