Just sooooo thrilled at the thought of Kandahar I thought I would do some research, rather wish I hadn't.
Afghan Journal | Analysis & Opinion | Reuters.com 
However Capt. D Spaceman say all is safe, and he would rather fly in there than Kabul as the ground forces can control the area under the approach path. So that's nice.
End of May saw a UN helicopter destroyed in a rocket attack and the main road into town is the highest danger category on the UN rating categories. To only be travelled in armored cars. So that's nice too.
Safety culture my arse.
F-C.