Originally Posted by
javelin
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.
Why would you bother to de-snow/de-ice a runway which is only open eight hours a day and not needed at the moment anyway. Better the staff and equipment are used to clear taxiways and stands following clearance of the main runway. Having a servicable second runway would not have made a blind difference to departure delays.
Plenty of aircraft de-icing delays mind, but then that's the airlines' responsibility.
Think about it Javelin.