Originally Posted by
schley
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.
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.
Take note that only gates 16A and those which are 30-36 in the basement part of BAH need satellite busing for flights. Last week, my assigned gate was 11 (the farthest left side of BAH) and while I was by the Mont Blanc store, it was changed to 36 and due to the short length, I did manage to arrive without major rush.
Yes, I do agree that security points in BAH needs major improvement, and it gets crowded during peak season.
But then, I purely hate going to DMM airport. That place is like a morgue. It has one of the worst lounges aside from RUH. I can't believe that people call it an airport. Forgetting which floor your parked your car in at night drove me crazy once, thinking I got my car jacked!!