And update to the delayed flight, it is now expected to land 54 minutes before gates close on the NCL flight. It is a T3 to T5 transfer so there is a whisker thin chance that I can make it. It’ll all depend on the bus and the people on it.

In the meanwhile, at Otopeni airport

Land-side to lounge took 30 minutes. There is no fast path at OTP and security is always a free for all zoo. 30 minutes is on the fast side and I always try to factor in at least an hour



Expected delay on the board

Busy-ish check in

Short queues at the BA desk

And a short queue at security, I have seen this lane absolutely packed.


Once airside and through the tunnel you inevitably arrive at duty free but you can walk straight through and onto the departures concourse, no rat maze






The departures concourse is liberally sprinkled with shops and food outlets and a short distance from duty free is the elevator up to the business lounge. BA issue paper invitations to this lounge.






The lounge is usually busy and today is no exception as it is standing room only






Food and drink options are extremely limited, sandwiches and crisps are guarded by the lounge dragons








Normally I try to time things so that I can grab a coffee before boarding but no way am I spending 3 hours in here. I shall enjoy my snack and then head into the concourse