Coupled with a chronicly undestaffed BAA the chance of a follow me is not always a good one!
As demonstrated the other night when the entire lighting system failed in the holding area of a major london airfield and it took about 15 minutes to get a follow me out there!! Not having a go at the leader vehicles either...the place would rapidly grind to a halt in very short order without you guys
, but this was proof, if any was needed, that more staff are needed!
Alteburger
You did the correct thing in querying and as chili says, you should not have to be crossing red bars to get onto an active runway!!!
It sets a dangerous precedent!!
FB