I was in the lounge this afternoon for the first time in a year. Could not believe how small it was! The area off to the left is sealed with a door and has been stripped. I'm sure the FlyBe lounge next door is bigger.

The declne of BA in the regions continues. How long before the MAN route is axed? When there is any disruption it is the first to be cancelled. Former colleagues have found themselves scrabbling for trains or hire cars on a number of occasions.