Left Rudder
I accept what you say re times gone past. However, I think it is fairly accurate to say that the losers in that type of system is the ordinary people and I include myself in that section. Hence the reason that in 2015 business is supposed to be done on merit, especially where that business affects many people.
I think we have a long way to go yet to ensure fairness.
Re 2/3 airports, you can argue all you want, but it is completely idiotic for a population of about 1.8m to have 3 airports fighting for what is limited business.
TB