Dear Mods.
Thank you for your comments.
Personally, I would request that you consider closing this forum to be a last resort.
I have come to believe there are some individuals with a vested interest in MSE trying to engineer such an occurence - hence the personal attacks etc.
The rest of us are very grateful for an opportunity to discuss the truth about this airport.
Moving on -
Re - LHR and LGW.
These aiports have come in for a good deal of criticism in many Manston discussions, much of it unfounded.
I use LHR all the time.
Yes, it is quite a hike from Thanet, but when you get there what do you get?
Regular flights to everywhere.
Multiple carriers so you can get a later flight if need be.
Reasonable priced flights and facilities.
Great cafes, pubs, shops etc.
Also, outside of holiday peaks, the accusations of long delays are untrue.
Deedave travelling LHR to Europe........
Check-in 5-10 mins (machine and fast bag drop)
Security about 10 mins (but get yer shoes off !!)
Baggage reclaim - sometimes it's waiting for me on the carousel!! - but usually about 10 mins.
Despite it's shortcomings, LHR is one of the most outstanding transport centres on the planet and we should be proud of it
All of this notwithstanding, as a local I would love to see MSE offering me all the flights I require, but sadly this is impossible.