Jeeez Locust, you will probably never be happy flying that part of the world (and maybe a little bit more).
Its basic common sense, it is still Africa, Middle East and there will always be these problems. These people are paid peanuts and they see a bunch of rich people climbing on and off shiny flying machines they will look for ways to make a buck and yes not everybody that handles you has a Bsc in nuclear power such as in the shiny EU.
Be polite yet hold your ground talk always to the manager and keep the number for the head office in your phone book. The Quality manager for Tiger is really good guy. You will have to work a little bit to make sure that the operations run smoothly.
So when you get back to your smart airport and all the paid help is there to hold your hand you can tell you war stories of going HESH to all you other flying buddys.
Now when we were in Yemmem...................................................... .
