Gromit - I'm afraid airline costs at Manchester are amongst the highest in the world.. .Pilots want to see airlines suceed; - and hence you won't find support here on this site for the security workers!. .. .My understanding of the facts includes ;cost for security (MAN), £25.47 per security officer per hour, compares poorly with quoted, and charged, competitive rates. The rates of Securicor/ADI at Manchester are £7.94 per hour with charges across five other competitors reaching a maximum of £10.29 per hour. Higher rates of pay, inefficent rosters, more generous leave arrangements and higher sickness rates contribute to this disparity.