This is getting somewhat off topic, but..
[QUOTE]MAD is extremely efficient/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]MAD is decades ahead of LHR, AMS and JFK, to name a few. /QUOTE]
is absolutely hilarious. MAD is by far the worst airport in Europe. If it had anywhere near the traffic levels of the three airports you've mentioned above, there would be complete meltdown and an unacceptable safety risk. Some would argue MAD with its current traffic levels represents an unacceptable risk. I've operated in and out of every major european hub and it is a complete nightmare, with the worst standard of ATC you will find anywhere, administered by the most highly paid ATCOs you will find anywhere, which I think neatly sums up Spain's predicament.
However, a lovely city, and I know a fair few ex ezy colleagues who were very happy there, I wish them all the best. At least from what I understand, the company are attempting to treat them properly on this occasion and avoiding the appalling treatment handed out to DTM and EMA crews in the recent past. Still a very difficult time.
