Originally Posted by Bangkokeasy
As for the gate vs centralised security, I would suggest that you probably haven't travelled through an airport that uses the "gate" method lately either - touche!
Lol no but i work at LHR and have never, EVER had a passenger been late due to getting through security. Shopping? Yes. Fallen asleep at on the chairs? Yes. Security? No.
I simply wouldn't want the BAA at my gate interferring with everything. They do enough of that as it is!!