Originally Posted by
JBord
Sure, but if you do more of an apples to apples comparison, I would agree with the OP that BCN is one of the worst-run of the European airports in terms of the customs and security for outgoing flights. In September, we got to the airport for a BCN-IAD flight over 2 hours before and nearly missed our flight. Not only did we have the first two lines mentioned, but a third line prior to entering the wing of the airport where our gate was.
One of the more enjoyable aspects or European airports since 2001 (when the US cracked down), is the relative ease of getting to the plane. BCN was at least as bad as any US aiport.
Yeah, I commented upon it because my two recent experiences leaving BCN were worse than my last 50 or so departures from any other airport in the world. I started this thread so that others would leave more time than they would normally leave for a departure. Fortunately, on my first trip, I left enough time to visit the lounge, which I didn't get to visit, but at least I didn't miss my flight!