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Old 4th December 2004 | 14:06
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TheOddOne
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From: Down at the sharp pointy end, where all the weather is made.
In our case, I believe, yes fees would be charged.

Like all other major UK airports, we pay the local Police for the work that they do; many millions a year. So, ultimately, it's all the other passengers using the airport who pay. This seems entirely correct to me; it's chance as to which individual a/c or pax. need help where, but taken overall over the years things should even out.

I just wish other means of mass transport were required to pay their way. If we demanded that of the railways, they'd shut tomorrow (or about 1922 actually!)

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The Odd One
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