Just to clarify, Midland Mainline lost the franchise,and the route from is now operated by East Midlands Railways.
Have just had a flight from East Midlands,which for me is a rare event as I normally use Manchester.
I passed through the airport on a Sunday afternoon, and was not impressed with the place. Would hate to turn up at security when it was busy.
On the return, tour of the airport by bus to to reach passport control which seemed a short walk from where the aircraft parked.
On the plus side all the staff we encountered, were very pleasant and helpful.
Regards
Jubilee