On Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:01:37 +0100, Jim Hawkins wrote:

"Andy Breen" wrote in message
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On Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:52:13 +0100, Arthur Figgis wrote:

Is there anywhere on the planet where the whole experience of arriving
by air gives a good impression?

Arlanda.
Gardermoen.
Copenhagen's pretty good, too.
Tromso, of course.

Hmm. A pattern starts to emerge..

A sort of airport DNA ?

Probably more "the Scandinavians are good at airports". Good design and
willingness to spend money on good-quality materials helps, as does an
ethos that public service is a good thing (and more important than
making a fast buck).

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From the Model M of Andy Breen, speaking only for himself