Brain,
Thank you and you are correct; I also took up the opposing argument without thinking. I will 'hold' my judgment and let events prove one of us correct. I am still sceptical about adding time to a long journey but if it is less in delays (at the point of entry!!) then there may be a payback - I don't know so shall stop spouting opinions.
I did not overly mean to 'diss' AT personnel and that was wrong but I do think we still pick the lesser arguments and should focus on the benefits 'v's profits - my opinion and not an intentional hit.