I remember when Stansted Airport, 30 minutes by train from where I live, was quiet and sleepy. Yesterday, on my journey up to Scotland the entire airport formed an unbelievably long and snaking queue for the privelege to get through the security gates. It took me 15 mins to check in at Easyjet and then another 1 3/4 hours to get through security. I got through to see the final call for my flight which luckily was delayed so I just got on it. They were telling us it was all due to increased security. Cheap short-hop air travel is getting less attractive. Settling down for 4 hours on the train with a good book is more appealing in an old-fashioned and eco-friendly way.