Check-in, Passport control and Security were easy - no checks on computers, shoes, etc. I would call it lax as this was the main check before we reached the UK! Duty Free was only half finished, nothing of interest.
The 0355 flight to Istanbul was fine. Meal and beverages served. Arrival though was 30 minutes late.
Alex and Katy had 45 minutes to catch the Manchester flight, which was only half the length of the Terminalbuilding away. They made it without problems and report being on the ground in Manchester at about 1000.
The Birmingham flight was again at the extreme end of the Terminal building, and then a bus rida away. I was among the last on board, but found time for a quick stop at Duty Free for Yeni Raki and Turkish Delight.
Arrived in Birmingham about 1015, no problems, train to New Street, another on the same platform to Smethick Galton Bridge and a good connection to Worcester Foregate Street, so I was in the Postal Order (Wetherspoons) at 1210.
Roll on the next trip!