As if to prove a point, I got through MIA today in record time en route from the Caribbean to New York City. Less than 5 minutes in immigration, where I was processed most politely and efficiently. Up the stairs and around the concourse to the priority lane for security screening. No “gate lice” in evidence, just a quick boarding pass check. Dealt with very efficiently, with a minimum of personal contact, and everyone screened in exactly the same, consistent, non-intrusive manner. Everyone doing their job quickly, politely and efficiently, with an absolute minimum (i.e. none) of unnecessary asking of the same infantile question five times over. Carried same 56cm rollaboard bag that was aggressively denied entry at LGW two weeks ago (see Gatwick North thread) – no problem. Into the lounge with over an hour to spare (would have been insufficient two years ago) and time to sit down over a coffee and write this. Sorry BAA – you’re just not fit for purpose!