crossing the tarmac
PAXboy,
I would love to stand around watching the aircraft, however the times I have walked across the tarmac there has always been someone to hurry me along or a need to keep an eye on my traveling companion who has a habit of wandering off.
Yes in theory its a great chance to look around but in practice it never works for me.
I must agree that the worst way to the plane is on uncomfortable , badly driven and overcrowded buses. When the aircraft lands (at Gatwick) it feels as though you go 3 times around the airport on the aircraft to get to a gate, followed by walk down the endless corridors. I love to fly but hate all the bits at the airport on the ground.
Lanc 53