Servisair close ABZ/EGPD base.

[On the ground]

It's an airport Jim, but not as we know it…

Thanks Groundhand;-)

Regarding ABZ 'expansion' I'm probably guilty of repeating some improper propaganda?

We were told initially that BAA's excuse for such a woeful operation was that the MOD were blocking 'expansion' of the airport. If your take is correct, their excuse for failing to consolidate on the operation (such as it is) doesn't hold water (a bit like the plumbing apparently).

Perhaps it's a Grampian thing as the surrounding infrastructure e.g. roads is/are also inadequate.

This muchos muchos marketing activity regaarding Scotland as a tourist destination and yet ABZ remains steadfastly inconsiderate to all and any travellers.

Here are a couple of airport marketing campaign ideas:
Star Trek style:
It's an airport Jim, but not as we know it…
FaceOff style:
I's like an airport, but not…

Perhaps all airports are equally tawdry behind the scenes?

I share your sentiment that the folk who tried their best for the company should find gainful employment ASAP. As for the few rotten apples who spoiled it for everyone else - they know who they are - and the 'party' on the 8th should be, in the immortal words of Viinie Jones, 'emotional'.

OTG