Just to balance things. I had to fuel stop in Blackpool twice a couple of weeks ago (note to self buy Bigger fuel tanks for the YAK).
Landing fee £ 22 which is a lot better than Cranfield. ATC were accommodating to tight circuits. And also no messing around on the departure. On the ground 20 mins once and 30 mins the second time because the guys had to refuel an airliner. For three aircraft that is not bad going. So for what we wanted Blackpool had no faults.
We got stuck there last year and I have to say Pool aviation (or hangar 3 as they are now) were superb at looking after a couple of stray pilots. Although security in the terminal were impolite, but there all the same these days.
So thanks Blackpool (Esp ATC and refuelers) for us you got it right, same again next year please.
All the best
Wide