As someone who actually flies for an airline at MAN, the last week has been a very poor show.
I got back from Calgary a week ago, they were operating in conditions from +2 to - 28c with snow, blowing snow etc so we are not saying they are having a completely different carry on.
However, they are equipped and capable, the runway was clear, the blowers were whizzing around all the time, the ramps were relatively clear and safe to work on.
Now contrast to MAN.
I have just operated out of MAN on Monday, returned yesterday.
They can't even be bothered to operate two runways when it would resolve most of the delays. They can't clear the exits, they can't clear the taxiways, or the ramps and the gates are lethal to walk on.
I also appreciate that the workers at MAN are doing their best - it just looks like the management is woefully inadequate in coping with what is not severe conditions. There is a distinct lack of decision and leadership which cascades down the ranks which results in the chaos we have experienced over the last week.