Madrid vs. rest of European airports
Rubbish!
ATC in Madrid is very efficient, switching very easily between spanish and english. Apparently you havent flown in Greece yet.
The real problem is that in England you naturally dont have the excuse to switch languages. Ive stopped fighting ATC quirks. Live and let live and in Rome do as the romans do.
The reference to traffic backing up due to a take off from Barcelona is insulting and belittles the professionals that staff Barajas Center.