Dalaman in Turkey. Up to 45 minutes queuing for x-ray machines BEFORE entering departures hall, in 30+ degree heat, as tour operator coaches exhale diesel fumes three feet away. Then join a queue for 2 desks checking in a 767 load, multiplied by five - entwining queues 200 long snake around the hall - finding the right line is an achievement. Then through to a departure lounge with about ten duty free shops - with touts - enticing you to buy fags, perfume and booze. Tightly packed rows of seats in a space 20% too small for the number of pax passing through. A bite to eat? There's pizza and assorted junk in the smoker's corner at one end, and a Burger King. The most expensive airport in the world? Well, it's £9+ for a basic Burger King meal - and that's one of the cheaper options. A new terminal is promised for next summer....
Ah, but is it European? I'll stay out of that one..... And I should probably know better than to book seats on a charter flight in peak season.... bl**dy journalists....