Yeh, thanks for that.

There are no algorithms, no multiple airports.#

1) You open MapPoint Europe 2004.
2) You import data for each stop from an access database.
3) You decide which airport a surveyor is to fly to/from.
4) You pick a stop closest to that airport and make it your Start.
5) You pick another stop close to the same airport and make it your End.
6) You click on a little button that says "Optimize Stops"

I am trying to find out whether there is a quicker way of doing all this without the optimization of stops taking 18+ hours, or whether i will just have to wait until this optimization runs through in its own sweet time.

Maybe i didn't state this question as clearly in my first post, for which i apologise. However i am genuinely trying to find an answer to my problem, and sarcastic emails about 5 guys in 5 houses do not help my cause, so if you'd kindly keep your sarcasm to yourself and to your friends i would appreciate it.

Please, only sensible answers to my question as i'm sure if you are in a position where you need help, sarcasm doesn't help you find an answer.

Thanks

Mundiz