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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 3:23 am
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Originally Posted by Swanhunter
I can remember flying to HKG on the 31 about 2 months after opening. Op-up to F at check in...and being one of no more than 10 people in the CCR. Empty echoing terminal.
It's nice when that happens.

I was there on opening day going to AMS and I can tell you, it wasn't quite the haven of peace and serenity (luckily no checked baggage). I am not anti-Willie Walsh but after all the 'Fit for 5' garbage I was surprised that he didn't do the honourable thing and fall on his sword for that.
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