DFT and Airport ID
Could someone please advise me, Is it a DFT requirement when you operate a flight out of another airport within the UK you need to be escorted by someone with a valid, permanent ID from that airport?
i.e. your based at MAN but operate out of BRS
I have never come across this rule/law/requirement before.
But was told as I did not have a BHX ID I would either have to be escorted by a BHX ID holder or I would not be permitted Airside.
I am pretty sure this is another one of BHX's stupid little rules due to its TV fiasco last year thinking it will make it look more secure, however it just makes it look unprofessional and makes our lives more difficult.
Luckily our handling agent was quick enough to come and escort me to the aircraft, I was willing this to delay the departure of the aircraft, in the faint hope this silly rule would be changed.