Or, if you want experience of big airports without paying for handling, go to America!
One of my favourite airports to visit (but unfortunately a bit too far to go for a quick burger!) is Tucson International, where you frequently get "handled" - they have Follow-Me trucks there, rather than guys with table-tennis bats, and then they'll drive you to the executive terminal in the Follow-Me. And you get to share the runway with F-16s!
No landing fees. No handling fees. I forget what the overnight parking fee was - I think it was $5 for a single.
In the UK, I interpret compulsory handling to mean "light aircraft not particularly welcome." This interpretation is not based on any experience whatsoever, so please don't read anything into it!
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