Originally Posted by
kac2138
I have never flown a budget airline before and I wanted to put some kudos out into the universe. I flew easyjet round trip from Amsterdam to Berlin this week. Both flights boarded and departed on time and with little hassle. I think my bag may have been slightly too large for the bin but no one said anything. The flight attendants were cordial. The plane was in good condition. SXF was a fine airport. Could have used more seating but LMAO I had Burger King for the first time in 15 years.
If I had any observations: speedy boarding should really be called “earlier” boarding since it’s the same speed and convenience as regular boarding. There is really no way to tell who has it once they’ve let everyone into the pen area preboarding so I know some people were taking advantage.
The one bag policy is silly. I ended up stuffing my backpack into my carryon. It was about to burst but it closed. Is that really better than just allowing two bags each of appropriate size?
Anyway I know it can be fun to gripe but it can also be fun to praise. Great job on this and I enjoyed Berlin tremendously!
I use Easyjet 4 times a year AMS-LGW, generally speaking as you experienced, on-time, pleasant enough, and bargain fares, I have no complaints. As for Speedy Boarding, I don't quite understand what you are saying. At the AMS H/M pier the Speedy Boarding 'pen' is released first, so you are on the plane with access to the lockers before the non-speedy boarders. At Gatwick, it is also well monitored so you get to board first. Again with Speedy boarding you are permitted 2 items one in the overhead locker, and one under the seat, and your larger item will never be taken off you at the gate which is not the case for non speedy boarders with a full size piece. The one bag policy is common on budget airlines. I find Easyjet with speedy boarding a superior experience to BA unless you have status.