March 19, 2007

It’s all about access

What a difference a continent makes.

Leaving London’s Gatwick Airport on a Friday morning is more like entering a rugby scrum — Go Wales! — than going through a security screening. As one airport employee said, “Everyone in Britain likes to get away at the weekend.” The figures back her up — and they do like to get started early.

First, you’re pretty much on your own to find your airline check-in counter before you get a quart-size baggie thrust at you for any carry-on liquids and gels. Then, regardless of your airline’s baggage requirements, don’t…

Categories:
Sign up for BizWest Daily Alerts