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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Aug 2017, 22:24
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

Every time I read that STN pax numbers are up by...

Every time I read that STN pax numbers are up by x or y %, it gives me yet another reason to avoid using it. I know there are expansion plans, but the place is bursting at the seams already, apart...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jul 2017, 13:56
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

''The main issues are overcrowding in the...

''The main issues are overcrowding in the departure lounge''
Which wouldn't have been a problem if they hadn't put in an effing big shopping mall right after security.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jul 2017, 07:50
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

The new terminal in itself will not help improve...

The new terminal in itself will not help improve matters, unless the number of Border Control personnel is increased as well. Passenger numbers continue to increase, but this doesn't seem to be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th May 2017, 11:38
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

I think we can all agree that these things...

I think we can all agree that these things happen. However, there seems to have been a distinct lack of management skills - one person fainting, no information being given, no queue control. Looks...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2017, 21:43
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

Good to know that apologies have been issued for...

Good to know that apologies have been issued for any 'inconvenience caused '. Not sure if that helps in the scheme of things.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2017, 19:17
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

I suppose you could argue that the air fare...

I suppose you could argue that the air fare includes the airport handling fee (albeit indirectly). However, as you say, it is unlikely to be argued in court. Pity!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2017, 15:23
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

I agree that the airlines are not liable, however...

I agree that the airlines are not liable, however MAG is. I assume that travel insurance should cover a the cost of the missed flights, but probably not for subsequent expenses.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2017, 13:53
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

Security malfunction

According to the Daily Mail ( I know!) there were major issues this morning for 4 hours due to a breakdown in the x-ray equipment (confirmed by airport management) The pictures posted looked pretty...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Dec 2016, 12:12
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

But unless more UK Border Staff are deployed,...

But unless more UK Border Staff are deployed, the queues will still be as long as ever, but in a nice new building.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Sep 2016, 12:50
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

Any news about the increased number of security...

Any news about the increased number of security personnel and Border Control staff that will be needed to cope with the increased number of passengers?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Sep 2016, 06:27
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

Let's hope Ryanair and Easy do move some...

Let's hope Ryanair and Easy do move some aircraft away from STN. The place cannot cope with current pax numbers (lack of seating, dirty toilets, long immigration queues etc) now, so God only knows...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jul 2016, 09:59
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

You couldn't make it up! ...

You couldn't make it up!
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jul/11/stansted-setting-sun-blinds-border-control-hi-tech-cameras
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Feb 2016, 11:34
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

Daz - you MAY be right about the flight timings,...

Daz - you MAY be right about the flight timings, and yes, I may not know a lot about the aviation business, but I do fly a lot, and STN is my least favourite UK airport, and is now even worse than it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Feb 2016, 16:23
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

Given the shambles that is STN at peak hours,...

Given the shambles that is STN at peak hours, plus the queues at Border Control, wild horses wouldn't drag me to a long haul service from the airport.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Dec 2015, 13:06
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

Legacy airlines would want to ensure that the...

Legacy airlines would want to ensure that the important business class customers [in terms of revenue] would be prepared to fly out of STN. Given how unpleasant an airport STN has become over the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Nov 2015, 21:47
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

9:30 am is not really peak time for STN. If you...

9:30 am is not really peak time for STN. If you had been there 4 hours earlier you would have seen the real crowds prior to the post 6:00 am departures.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Oct 2015, 22:04
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

For the normal reasons [queues, lack of seating,...

For the normal reasons [queues, lack of seating, border control chaos etc] I have avoided STN for the last couple of years. I have just returned from a round trip through STN, and to be fair the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Sep 2015, 13:59
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

More passengers = more queues at Border Control,...

More passengers = more queues at Border Control, less seating, longer queues at security etc.
Am I the only one who would like to see STN's pax figures fall, so as to make the airport once again the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jul 2015, 09:30
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

I'd rather just have more people on security and...

I'd rather just have more people on security and especially at Border Control [or whatever they call it these days] than a second terminal.
As other posters have said, I now prefer to drive an...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Dec 2014, 12:31
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

I'm sure the shops are very nice, but I would...

I'm sure the shops are very nice, but I would rather have somewhere to sit instead of a 'fantastic' Burger King.
However, as has been pointed out in many other threads, airports these days are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Dec 2014, 11:19
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

The figures are good from a business point of...

The figures are good from a business point of view, which is obviously what MAG are interested in, but from a pax point of view the airport 'experience' has deteriorated as the pax numbers have...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2014, 21:06
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

Having recently travelled through STN for the...

Having recently travelled through STN for the first time for ages, it seems to me that it has rapidly gone down-hill. More flights means more pax, but MAG seems intent on putting in more retail...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Nov 2013, 13:02
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

If true it's strange that ALC is in the list, as...

If true it's strange that ALC is in the list, as the route has only recently been moved to SEN. Would load factors support flights from both SEN and STN?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Mar 2013, 20:52
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

The issue is that Ryanair have no-where else to...

The issue is that Ryanair have no-where else to go. Yes, they can cut a few movements from STN, but the only economic hub that they have in SE England is STN, and there is nowhere else with...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2012, 20:50
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

I think you will find that Roverman was being...

I think you will find that Roverman was being ironic!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2012, 21:03
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

Strike

According to Simon Calder [!!!!] on the BBC News [surely there must be another travel journalist in the UK] Ryanair have said that they will not carry ANY hold baggage in or out of STN whilst the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Mar 2012, 22:11
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

Transit system closure

Another nail in STN's coffin, just at SEN is opening up.
How many busses are going to be needed for the transit to the satelites ? The answer is twice as many as BAA will hire!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Dec 2011, 21:52
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

Totally agree with 'All the 9s' - I looked at All...

Totally agree with 'All the 9s' - I looked at All Asia fares, but when all the extras were taken into account, it all seemed a lot less hassle, plus a better on-board experience, not to mention only...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jun 2011, 20:59
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

From my last trip through STN there seemed to be...

From my last trip through STN there seemed to be lots of changes going on in the security area, including an automated 'tray' conveyor, but the queues seemed longer than before.
Anyone able to tell...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2011, 21:46
Replies: 4,236
Views: 1,320,318
Posted By wowzz

LGS6753

I would just dispute one of your points - in my view. LGW is a more attractive option than LHR due to the number of incoming LoCo flights.
The most attractive airport for those living in London may...
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