Pilot Pete - They check that IDs look sufficiently like real ones, that's all.
I doubt there is a some policy to target genuine aircrew, no more than targetting any other genuine airport worker.
On the few times I've been airside, I've been very reassured to see that my pass / being a guest of NATS / etc etc didn't get me any special favours.
Last edited by paulo; 4th Sep 2003 at 02:52.