Not LHR but a recently renamed provincial dump oop norf.
A well known electronics retailer has a shop airside in the terminal, and has recently extended a welcome to all airport and airline employees to buy high street goods at a discount.
Present self to security with valid airside pass which allows me to gain access to ramp and aeroplane, flying it for the purpose of.
'No, no, your pass doesn't permit access to the terminal'
Why not?
Cos it's a blue one. You need a red one.
But why can't a pilot visit the shops and only restaurants on the airport when on duty?
Cos your pass is the wrong colour.
But is that reasonable?
You need a red pass, see?
I know that, but why can't a pilot go airside in the terminal? where's the secutity implication?
See, if you had a red pass, not a blue one, you could come through.
etc. etc.
