I would imagine that the wind has been out of limits for them. IIRC they’re limited to something like 10kts max x-wind or thereabouts.

I shall be watching the programme very closely this evening. As I said, its a good job we have journalists like this, otherwise we the travelling public would never know.

Fine Danairboy, so how has it changed you life now that you know hmm? What are you now doing to ensure security is better? Probably the same as me, nothing.

I hate this type of reporting voyeurism with a passion. As I have said eleswhere, if there was genuine concern then the report could have been sent to the authorities instead of scare-mongering the public. I mean, shock horror, aircraft parked at airport, further shock, horror, security cleared staff able to access aircraft. Isn’t that what the passes are for? I’m not excusing those who don’t follow the procedures – I have enough horror stories I could relate but they would be of no benefit. Aviation is a fragile industry and I don’t feel this type of reporting helps anyone other than to sell papers and get viewers. If I see security issues/problems I report them to the authorities, not try to tell everyone and their dog and make a few quid out of it.:mad:

If you want my concerns as one who drives some of the planes from MAN, what about the lovely viewing park with raised hills – perfect for firing an RPG or lobbing a hand grenade from. Or the pub gardens at The Airport pub at the threshold for 24R? Personally i think there is a much greater risk from these areas, but I’m sure you wouldn’t like these to be closed off. The whole point of TERRORists is to cause chaos and fear. As has been shown, nothing can stop anyone determined enough to cause damage or destruction. All you can do is take reasonable steps. Who checks the checkers? The only fool-proof security would be to stop flying aircraft which is of course absurd.

I just wonder now how many people may be inspired by this expose’ to “try” the security for themselves? 😡

Nice to hear some of you are polite and pretend to pay attention even if you have seen it before. It used to bug the heck out of me when I was a cart tart doing the manual demo and having people talk all the way through it or holding up their broadsheets to ensure every knows how often they fly by their ignoring of the safety demo. Rest assured in an emergency, the same people are giving themselves neck strain listening to the revision demo. It is a legal requirement to ensure all pax are briefed. It may not look too macho doing it but i know noone would have cared when they need the info for real.

Now I’m up the front seats, I always acknowledge the fact that my pax have probably heard the demo many times, possibly even that morning but please refresh your memory and allow your fellow pax the same privilege. Just courtesy really. Who knows, one day you may need it for real?