Originally Posted by oldlag53
Call me dumb (!) but I would have thought that it is in the BAA's interest to have somewhere that spectators can congregate and thus be 'controlled'. After all, nothing will stop people looking - and what about people who drop off travelling friends and relatives and want to 'wave them off' ??
Anyone remember the old days when not only was there a large spectator area, but at weekends a bloke used to sit in a little 'observation room' and commentate over the tannoy??
Eeeee, it's not like it used to be...
OK, you're dumb!
Sorry, couldn't resist!
I know what you mean. It seems they'd rather tie up the security staff with investigating "lurkers" around the perimeter than make a modest sum with a dedicated viewing area.
Has anyone thought to actually ask them what their policy is re casual visitors, families seeing people off and enthusiasts? I ask because I'm a bit out of touch here! I know they are working for a "travelers only" airport but I cannot see how that will ever work.
skiddy