Situation at French airports (other than CDG & ORY)
Jun 28, 2022, 10:34 pm
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Situation at French airports (other than CDG & ORY)
Hi everyone,
It is all in the title. Is it as bad as reported for Paris airports?
In particular, how is it in NTE. Has anyone recently flown from NTE?
It is all in the title. Is it as bad as reported for Paris airports?
In particular, how is it in NTE. Has anyone recently flown from NTE?
Last edited by carnarvon; Jun 29, 2022 at 11:21 am
Jun 29, 2022, 1:49 am
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I've flown from SXB and MRS recently, queues were very short as usual. Thus, nothing exceptionnel.
I'll be departing from TLS this week-end but the local médias have not reporting any anomalies thus far either.
I'll be departing from TLS this week-end but the local médias have not reporting any anomalies thus far either.
Jun 29, 2022, 5:53 am
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I flew from NTE at the end of May. The (old) airport was overcrowded and the standard (non-priority) lines for security were extremely long. The now defunct project for a new airport was way overdue.
Jun 29, 2022, 11:47 am
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Thank you everyone
Yes, NTE is in dire need of a major upgrade ... pity the project was killed...
I have not flown from NTE in ages and don't remember where the priority queues were. I only remember the normal one upstairs, after the restaurant.
In any case, I am flying with HOP, so it will be from the small terminal on the right hand side of the airport. Is there a Sky Priority queue there?
I have not flown from NTE in ages and don't remember where the priority queues were. I only remember the normal one upstairs, after the restaurant.
In any case, I am flying with HOP, so it will be from the small terminal on the right hand side of the airport. Is there a Sky Priority queue there?
Last edited by carnarvon; Jun 29, 2022 at 12:59 pm
Jun 29, 2022, 12:09 pm
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The airport is very busy, even if they have made some changes just before the COVID period by adding some security lines. During peak hours, there are not enough seats for everybody.
Now, the main terminal is connected to the « small » terminal. There is a skypriority line in the main terminal. In the past, there was also a sky priority line in the « small » terminal. But, I didn’t pass the security inside the « small » terminal since the COVID period.
Now, the main terminal is connected to the « small » terminal. There is a skypriority line in the main terminal. In the past, there was also a sky priority line in the « small » terminal. But, I didn’t pass the security inside the « small » terminal since the COVID period.
Jun 29, 2022, 11:51 pm
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I fly quite regularly out of NTE and it is really smooth.
By booking your parking ion advance, you get a discount (most time) and at most 8h parking free.
From parking to terminal, it’s maximum 2-7mn depending where you park.
Skypriority line is mostly empty or with 1-2 person so no wait.
No fast access at security but usually it is very fast (except if you are on a holiday departure day).
I usually plan to park 25mn before boarding and never miss my flight.
By booking your parking ion advance, you get a discount (most time) and at most 8h parking free.
From parking to terminal, it’s maximum 2-7mn depending where you park.
Skypriority line is mostly empty or with 1-2 person so no wait.
No fast access at security but usually it is very fast (except if you are on a holiday departure day).
I usually plan to park 25mn before boarding and never miss my flight.
Jun 30, 2022, 3:14 am
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Jun 30, 2022, 4:43 am
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Airport was a zoo, and indeed if you fly Easyjet (or AFKL without status) be prepared to spend a long time at security.
Fast track worked quite fast though; less than 10 minutes at 8am.
Jul 1, 2022, 1:47 am
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Any idea flying ex LYS with status on non-ST? And how long is long time? Thanks.