welshbairn Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 On 12/09/2023 at 09:43, WeAreElgin said: Got a 7am flight to Barcelona next month with Ryanair. How shite is Edinburgh airport likely to be at that time in the morning? On 12/09/2023 at 18:26, Stu said: Really looking forward to flying out of Edinburgh on Monday morning after reading the last few pages. I really hate queuing so I'm paying for Fast Track for security going out and for passport control coming back, £7 each. Might be a waste of money but when it isn't it's great. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 You realise you leave and arrive at the same time as everyone else? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, Stellaboz said: You realise you leave and arrive at the same time as everyone else? Sure, but I'd rather be sitting in a bar than standing in a queue. Haven't tried the passport control fast track before but I've heard on here that the queues can be worse coming back than going out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 18 hours ago, welshbairn said: Sure, but I'd rather be sitting in a bar than standing in a queue. Haven't tried the passport control fast track before but I've heard on here that the queues can be worse coming back than going out. I've never had a real issue with security going outbound - even when it was absolutely heaving in July we were through fairly swiftly. The queue coming back in at 1am though was wild, but the fast track looked like a great shout. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Foot Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Don’t really have any problems with Edinburgh Airport. Queues never seem to take too long and the walking distances are great compared to the Ryanair trek at Dublin. Had a Brewdog hotdog last time I was passing through and it was quite nice. Mind you, it’s the only good food option. The rest are bollocks. Would it kill then to get a couple of restaurants for people that actually like the taste of food? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyBear Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Shambolic this morning. Arrived at airport at 3.35 for a 6.00 flight and nearly missed it due to horrendous queues at bad drop and security 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molotov Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, FuzzyBear said: Shambolic this morning. Arrived at airport at 3.35 for a 6.00 flight and nearly missed it due to horrendous queues at bad drop and security Maybe try the good place next time? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 On 12/09/2023 at 18:26, Stu said: Really looking forward to flying out of Edinburgh on Monday morning after reading the last few pages. No problems flying to or from Canada - plane was late both ways but that was the airline's fault. FastPark was great, checked in and through security no problem and no delays at customs or baggage this morning. Amazed at how thick people seem to act in airports and on planes but that's a rant for another day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Days Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Came in about 11pm on Monday, queue initially was outside Border Control but moved quickly and baggae was through soon after so no real complaints. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Ryanair get a lot of deserved flack but being one of the airlines that let's me check in and drop checked bags without interacting with anyone or queuing is hugely in their favour. Sauntered through Edinburgh from car to plane in about 30 minutes last weekend. First time I had used the multi story and with the free fast track that comes with it and being on the queensferry crossing half hour after getting off the plane I'll be doing it again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk89 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Haven't had the joys of Edinburgh Airport since 2018, which is maybe a blessing in itself. We are due to flyout to America at the start of November, I was wondering what the lounges are like? I have 3 choices between the 2 Aspire Lounges (Gate 4 and 16) and Plaza, has anyone used these and are they worth the money? Can get access for £20 via my Revlout card, so wondered if it would be a nice perk given we are flying on my wives birthday. No idea which group of gates Delta typically go from as it seems a bit of a lottery when I've been checking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karpaty Lviv Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Glasgow was a doddle yesterday morning. As was the border from Poland into Ukraine, if we’re talking about security checkpoints. First time going by bus and expected long queues but I arrived in L’viv an hour early. Not so great when that’s 5am and check in wasn’t until 1pm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Hawk89 said: Haven't had the joys of Edinburgh Airport since 2018, which is maybe a blessing in itself. We are due to flyout to America at the start of November, I was wondering what the lounges are like? I have 3 choices between the 2 Aspire Lounges (Gate 4 and 16) and Plaza, has anyone used these and are they worth the money? Can get access for £20 via my Revlout card, so wondered if it would be a nice perk given we are flying on my wives birthday. No idea which group of gates Delta typically go from as it seems a bit of a lottery when I've been checking. Is that the basic card or are you paying for one of their premium plans? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk89 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Arch Stanton said: Is that the basic card or are you paying for one of their premium plans? Have the Metal plan as it pretty much covers itself with the way I use it, not sure if other plans also get access to their smart delay feature. Basically you just fire your flight details in and if there is a delay of over an hour they give you free lounge access. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegomarahenry Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 7 hours ago, Hawk89 said: Haven't had the joys of Edinburgh Airport since 2018, which is maybe a blessing in itself. We are due to flyout to America at the start of November, I was wondering what the lounges are like? I have 3 choices between the 2 Aspire Lounges (Gate 4 and 16) and Plaza, has anyone used these and are they worth the money? Can get access for £20 via my Revlout card, so wondered if it would be a nice perk given we are flying on my wives birthday. No idea which group of gates Delta typically go from as it seems a bit of a lottery when I've been checking. The two lounges I've been at in Edinburgh are pretty basic, Fridges of fun-size beers and soft drinks plus snacks and the occasional hot food. They can be a bit of a gamble, you can get arseholes tanning free drink and being a pain in the arse or worst of all, listen to an American on the phone. I had that in the lounge to the left as you enter departures from security. Only me and him in the lounge and he was on the phone, doing laps of the lounge while having a conversation. If you are just looking for quiet and a couple of pre-flight drinks, its fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRocketman II Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 if you are queuing outside the airport at 0600 post check-in to get through security there is something far far wrong with your set-up - whether it be temporary or not. Not helped by the fact that those officials administering the queue seem to be annoyed that you are using their airport to catch a flight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orfc Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 46 minutes ago, KingRocketman II said: if you are queuing outside the airport at 0600 post check-in to get through security there is something far far wrong with your set-up - whether it be temporary or not. Not helped by the fact that those officials administering the queue seem to be annoyed that you are using their airport to catch a flight. Absolutely, they know when flights leave and what the busy times of year are, so not having enough staff is down to them. It's been like that for years now, Edinburgh used to be really hassle free They've also fucked the taxis even more, giving the 'concession' to a private hire firm, where half of the cars look like they've failed their MOT. Plus it's now over £30 to get from my house to the airport, which is about 5 miles in a straight line and mostly along the bypass. And when SIR KEIR'S socialist revolution comes next year I will ask his first action to be the banning of "fast track" anything at airports, it's monetising the fact they're shite at basic processes. Though 1 good thing I found was some airlines offer twilight check-in, so you can dump your bags in a quiet period thf night before, rather than queue at 5 in the morning for an hour with everyone grumpy. Though I guess that only works well for locals. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, orfc said: Though 1 good thing I found was some airlines offer twilight check-in, so you can dump your bags in a quiet period thf night before, rather than queue at 5 in the morning for an hour with everyone grumpy. Though I guess that only works well for locals. Only really if you're stopping in an airport hotel. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) On 21/10/2023 at 18:16, orfc said: Though 1 good thing I found was some airlines offer twilight check-in, so you can dump your bags in a quiet period thf night before, rather than queue at 5 in the morning for an hour with everyone grumpy. Though I guess that only works well for locals. On 21/10/2023 at 20:00, welshbairn said: Only really if you're stopping in an airport hotel. I've been to a couple of places where you can check in your baggage in the city anytime within 24 hours of your flight at designated places and then you just need to make your way to the airport with one less thing to worry about. I've never done it to be honest. Also, in Hong Kong they have city check-in which again removes a couple of steps that would normally need done at the airport. Edited October 24, 2023 by hk blues 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRocketman II Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) arrived on an overnight flight to EDI this morning and the gate wasn't ready or was occupied. Presumably no option or suggestion of an alternative gate. So 8 hour flight followed by 25 mins sat on the runway tarmac until the one and only gate offered to the flight became vacant....... Edited October 24, 2023 by KingRocketman II 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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