You misunderstand, the rope barrier was removed with the back door open, boarding half way done and steps in place. I felt sorry for the passengers who got the brunt of it for not realising you were not permitted to walk under the wing. (It might fall off and land on their heads after all). They were not to know. Perhaps I wa simply tired. Perhaps there was something in my keys that neede to be x-rayed. I'm willing to entertain serious suggestions on that one.
And my parents live in Ayrshire and so PIK was closer. Of course the flip side is that with the new M77 GLA ain't that far away either and next time I shall use them.
In fairness the inside of the terminal is fine, the departure lounge as has been mentioned by others is far from what you need. The apron layout and equipment is still from another time but good luck to them.
But there is no excuse not to have the savvy to cover your tracks by sweeping up if you are letting people smoke on the fly.