Cram1075.
Well said.
However I cannot understand how it can be better/quicker to get the train or bus from Newcastle to/ from LHR then go longhaul, than fly from NCL to LHR and connect to longhaul. In particular the connections via BA through T5 are especially good.
Of course the connections through AMS in my opinion are also very good.
Am I the only one who has found the security at NCL to be fine. I have always found the people very pleasant, and the process no worse than anywhere else, in fact much better than many other airports.
Whats the problem?.