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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 7:05 am
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Originally Posted by lunardream
well, at least its one of the well-to-do airports. I prefer BAH a lot rather than any airport in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Doha. Don't be fooled by the premium terminal in DOH, the regular one just suck big time. it makes you regret traveling of any other airlines rather than QR. BAH is currently sufficient and in the process of expansion.
I wouldn't call it sufficient, I would call it making the best of a less than ideal airport. What is the percentage of satellite busing for flights? Very high, for there is not sufficient gate space. What about transiting during peak times and only 2 security points are open? Yes happens frequently.

These aren't isolated to BAH, any KSA airport is dreadful and I cringe when I have to leave DMM, however with the new egate card for KSA airports (dmm,rdu) it will improve dramatically.

Originally Posted by Cedar Jet
I agree BAH is much more civil and Human than DXB or DOH or KWI..very eay to transit and change planes. No airport is perfect but the small size is a great bonus at times.
DXB and DOH exceed BAH IMO. DXB for sure and the premium terminal in DOH is awesome. AUH is better than BAH IMO as well.

Why does anyone have to be a BAH apologist? It sucks and they are behind the times for what their needs are.
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